ISSUE 106 | OCT 2024

October is here with our 106th edition of the MBE Business Magazine.

With autumn officially here, summer refuses to be kicked to the curb. With September temperatures above seasonal for much of the month along with more sun than rain, it was a wonderful way to say farewell to summer as we get ready for cooler temperatures, fewer hours of sunlight and turning back the clocks at the end of the month. The eternal optimist will tell you, only seven months till spring.

Some important days for the month of October are as follows: Thursday the 3rd is the beginning of Rosh Hashana. Many Jewish Canadians celebrate Rosh Hashana (or Rosh Hashanah), which is also known as the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashana starts on the first day of Tishrei (or Tishri), which is the seventh month in the Jewish calendar, and lasts for two days.

Friday night, the 11th is the beginning of Yom Kippur which is a Jewish holiday known as the Day of Atonement. Many Canadians of Jewish faith in Canada spend the night and the following day fasting and praying. Its theme centers on atonement and repentance. Yom Kippur is on the 10th day of the month of Tishrei (or Tishri) in the Jewish calendar.

The second Monday in October (14th) is Canadian Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Day is a national public holiday in Canada. Many people have the day off work and all schools and post offices are closed. Many stores and other businesses and organizations are also closed. People often use the three-day Thanksgiving weekend to visit family or friends who live far away, or to receive them in their own homes. Many people also prepare a special meal to eat at some point during the long weekend.

The 17th is the first day of Sukkot (Succot). For many Jewish communities in Canada, this period, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles, lasts for seven days. It is observed during the week starting on 15th day of Tishri (or Tishrei), which is the first month of the year in the Jewish calendar.

Thursday the 31st is Diwali. Many Canadians celebrate Diwali, which is known as the “Festival of Lights”. Various community groups, businesses, schools and associations celebrate Diwali each year. Many women wear fine jewelry and silk outfits to celebrate Diwali.

Last but certainly not least, we can’t forget Halloween on the 31st. Some people put a lot of effort into decorating their homes, yards and drives. They may even construct life-size replica graveyards or dungeons and invite people from the neighborhood to view their creations or hold a themed party. Many children go out to trick-or-treat. They dress up as ghosts, witches, skeletons or other characters and visit homes in their neighborhood in search of treats.

In this issue, you will find contributing articles from many different personalities, including the MBE team of Mr. Mansoor Naqvi, Minhal Naqvi, and Mr. Alamdar Hussain.

You will find this issue just as interesting and informative as before. Our team has worked tirelessly to bring this issue to you on our digital and social media platforms. We have also launched our magazine website, enabling us to reach the maximum number of people via electronic media.