BRAMPTON, ON, Oct. 14, 2026 /CNW/ -- Members of the media are invited to attend the official park renaming ceremony hosted by the City of Brampton on Friday, October 16, 2026. Following a city council recent motion, Eastbourne Park will be officially renamed Kalair Family Park, marking the first time a park in Brampton has been renamed to honour longtime Muslim residents.

The renaming celebrates the profound contributions of the late brothers, Muhammad Nawaz Kalair and Muhammad Aslam Kalair, who immigrated to Canada in 1967. They helped establish Jami Makki Masjid in 1977—Brampton's very first mosque—as well as the Makki Masjid School, which currently serves approximately 300 students.

Event Details:

• WHAT: Kalair Family Park Renaming & Plaque Unveiling Ceremony (See Picture)
• WHEN: Friday, October 16, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
• WHERE: Kalair Family Park (located adjacent to Jami Makki Masjid, Brampton, ON)
• WHO: Speakers include Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown, MP Shafqat Ali (Brampton), local community leaders, and past and present Imams.

Media Highlights:

• Official unveiling of the new park signage and commemorative historical plaque.
• Photo and interview opportunities with Mayor Patrick Brown, MP Shafqat Ali, and members of the Kalair family.
• Complimentary souvenir T-shirts will be available for attending families connected to Kalair family and members of the press.

In a recent city statement, Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown noted:

"Islamic History Month is an opportunity to recognize the history, traditions and people who have helped shape Brampton for generations. We are proud to honour the Kalair family this year and the legacy of Muhammad Nawaz Kalair and Muhammad Aslam Kalair, whose faith, leadership and service helped lay important foundations for Brampton's Muslim community."

About the Kalair Family:
The Kalair family traces its Canadian roots back nearly 60 years to the migration of the two brothers. Aslam Kalair served as the Chairman and School Principal of Jami Makki Masjid until his passing on July 25, 2026, at the age of 83, and was the appointed the Leader of Greater Toronto Tabligh and Dawa (Preaching for Self-Reformation). Today, the extended Kalair family includes hundreds including medical doctors, doctorates, engineers, scientists, business owners, and lawyers. Nawaz leaves behind his wife Zahida and children: Tahir, Omar, Farah and Qasim. Aslam leaves behind his wife Asfa and sons: Waseem, Azhar, Imran and Rizwan. Sisters who joined in Canada: Safia, Naseem, Kishwar, Shafquat and Shahnaz.

SOURCE Kalair family