TEHRAN (IQNA) – Atlantic Canada's first transition house specifically for Muslim women and children fleeing domestic violence or homelessness opened this month in Halifax, and was celebrated with a grand opening ceremony at the Ummah Masjid Mosque on Friday. The shelter caters to immigrant, refugee, non-status or Muslim women, and will be able to accommodate up to 12 women and children, who can stay for up to three months at a time. Youssef said the goal is to get the women back on their feet and living a fulfilling life. The transition house in Halifax is the ninth of its kind in Canada. The Atlantic Muslim Resource Centre will also help families access things like counselling, financial support, mental health services and parental support.
