05 April 2026
17 Shawwal 1447
17 Shawwal 1447
A strong Muslim community preparing generations of leaders contributing to prosperity for all Canadians.
Edmonton is home to one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most vibrant Muslim communities. As families continue to seek high-quality education that nurtures both academic success and Islamic identity, demand at the Edmonton Islamic Academy has far exceeded capacity.
Today, more than 1,500 students remain on waitlists, with many families waiting years for placement. The need for expanded elementary education has never been more urgent.
The New Elementary Campus responds directly to this reality, ensuring more children can access an education that strengthens faith, character, confidence, and belonging while meeting the highest academic standards.
Once completed, the New Elementary Campus will significantly reduce waitlists and ensure families have access to a nurturing, values-based educational environment.
Learning Environments
Faith-Centered Spaces
Growth Beyond the Classroom
The result is a campus where faith and learning are not separate—but seamlessly woven into everyday experience.
The architectural vision for the New Elementary Campus blends classic Islamic design principles with modern educational functionality.
Elements such as geometric patterns, natural light, landscaped gardens, and culturally inspired details create an environment that feels both inspiring and familiar, one that reinforces a sense of belonging and pride.
This campus is designed to feel like more than a school. It is a home rooted in faith, dignity, and purpose.
The Edmonton Islamic Academy’s story is deeply rooted in the history of Muslim education in Alberta.
Founded in 1987 in the basement of the original Al Rashid Mosque, EIA began as a small community effort driven by faith and determination. Over the decades, it has grown into one of Canada’s largest and most respected Islamic schools, now serving over 1,800 students from Preschool to Grade 12.
The New Elementary Campus continues this legacy, honouring the vision of early pioneers while responding to the needs of today’s families and tomorrow’s leaders.
This project is a testament to the strength, generosity, and unity of the Edmonton Muslim community.
Through collective support, tens of millions of dollars have already been raised, allowing construction to move forward. Parents, donors, volunteers, and community leaders have all played a role in advancing this vision.
As construction continues, ongoing community support remains essential to completing the project in a way that aligns with Islamic values and long-term sustainability.
Supporting Islamic education is an ongoing charity, one whose impact continues long after the initial contribution.
Every classroom built, every student educated, and every value instilled becomes a source of lasting reward. By supporting the New Elementary Campus, donors participate in a Sadaqah Jariyah that benefits generations of students, families, and the broader community.
The success of the New Elementary Campus depends on continued community involvement. Support can be provided through:
Every contribution, large or small, plays a meaningful role in shaping the future of Islamic education in Edmonton.
Al Rashid Mosque and the Edmonton Islamic Academy are committed to transparency, responsible governance, and careful stewardship of all funds entrusted to this project.
Regular updates will be shared with the community as construction progresses, ensuring trust, accountability, and collective ownership of this shared vision. Join our mailing list to get project updates.
The New Elementary Campus is more than a building, it is a promise to our children, our families, and future generations.
Together, we can ensure that faith-based education in Edmonton continues to thrive, grow, and inspire.
