THE TEAM

Arooba Siddiqui - President

With experience in higher education and non-profits, a passion for community engagement, and a commitment to building and fostering inclusive spaces for cultural expression, I'm thrilled to take on a leadership role with WMI and to work with an incredibly talented and up committed group of individuals. As WMI, we aim to create the spaces and experiences we crave as the children of mixed identities and as Western Muslims in Calgary.

Ammara Cokar, BSc, P.Eng - VP Operations

Engineer by day and an artist/creative in every other moment in life. I am a Calgary native who didn’t grow up with the same spaces that the WMI offers Muslims growing up in the west today. I’m passionate about building community and creating space for people to feel like they belong, and helping bridge that identity gap that may exist between growing up a Muslim and living in the West.

Sanaa Mohammed, BComm - Treasurer

My name is Sanaa and I am the Treasurer of WMI. I studied accounting in school and I am excited to apply my skills to the organization while helping create a space for our community to come together. In my free time I love discovering new cafes and trying new foods.

Hasna Nazir - Events Co-Coordinator

Born and raised in Calgary, Hasna has a deep appreciation for the city's sunny days and vibrant cultural diversity. She is passionate about building uplifting and supportive spaces. As a self-proclaimed homebody, Hasna enjoys drawing, knitting, and cooking and cherishes cozy nights in with her beloved cat. However, you can count on her presence at this year's WMI events, as she looks forward to connecting with Calgary’s growing Muslim population. Join Hasna in embracing community at the upcoming events!

Arooba’s passions revolve around creative activities and bringing people together, and so when she went to her first MAM event a few years ago that combined these two passions, she knew she wanted to one day join the team behind the event. If not volunteering for WMI, she can be found cafe or thrift store hopping.

Abdullah Mousali - Events Co-Coordinator

Interested in seeing your name up here? Send us an email: president@thewesternmuslim.com

THE TEAM

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Did you know?

The Western Muslim Initiative is one of the few Muslim organizations in Calgary that is a CRA registered charity. That means our finances and activities are audited by the Government of Canada on a yearly basis, ensuring that our services are a benefit to general public.

THE TEAM

Quick Links

Did you know?The Western Muslim Initiative is one of the few Muslim organizations in Calgary that is a CRA registered charity. That means our finances and activities are audited by the Government of Canada on a yearly basis, ensuring that our services are a benefit to general public.

Did you know?

The Western Muslim Initiative is one of the few Muslim organizations in Calgary that is a CRA registered charity. That means our finances and activities are audited by the Government of Canada on a yearly basis, ensuring that our services are a benefit to general public.