Community World Cup Tournament 2026
ECCC Ontario has announced the launch of its Community World Cup Tournament 2026, a youth soccer event designed to bring together young players and community organizations in celebration of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The tournament is tentatively scheduled for June 27, 2026, at Thorncliffe Community Centre (Jenner Jean-Marie Community Centre) and will feature participants aged 6 to 13 years old. Teams will represent nations participating in the World Cup, promoting cultural pride, teamwork, and community engagement.
The event is expected to host up to 80 young players and will include trophies, medals, certificates, and refreshments for participants. Community organizations are also invited to attend and showcase their programs and services.
The tournament aims to strengthen community bonds while providing youth with a fun, inclusive, and memorable sporting experience inspired by the world’s most celebrated soccer competition.
You can Join now and be part of this unforgettable community event here!
Message from the Eritrean Canadian Cultural Centre – Ontario
ECCC TALKS with Ibrahim Al-Negashi
The Eritrean Canadian Cultural Centre extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to all who participated in the live meeting with Ibrahim Al-Nagashi, Director/President of Daleel Islamic Association. Watch the full Interview here.
2026 Eid Al-Fitr Celebration
ECCC Ontario extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who honored and delighted us with their presence at our celebration held on April 5th, 2026 at the Thorncliffe Community Centre. We excuse those who were unable to attend due to personal circumstances.
May Allah accept our good deeds and yours, and may He bring it back to us with goodness, prosperity, and blessings.
Watch full video here…
2026 Qur’an Memorization
We thank Allah SW for allowing us to have this beautiful and blessed Quran competition on March 07, 2026. We are very proud of all the children who participated and worked hard to read and memorize the words of Allah.
Watch full video here…
ECCC Ontario-OMNI TV Interview
OMNI TV interview with Engineer Sharafuddin Khiar, Founder and Board Member of the Eritrean Canadian Cultural Center, entitled “Ramadan with an Eritrean Touch in Canada”.
Watch the full report here…
2026 Iftar Event
By the grace and favor of Allah, ECCC Ontario held an Iftar gathering on Friday, the 10th of Ramadan, 1447 AH, corresponding to February 27, 2025. A large number of brothers and sisters attended the invitation. ECCC Ontario also held the Maghrib prayer, followed by a short competition, and concluded with the Isha and Tarawih prayers. We ask Allah Almighty for acceptance and forgiveness.
Watch a short video here…
2025 Soccer Tournament
We would like to express our thanks and gratitude to all our students who participated in the fourth ECCC Ontario football tournament, which was held on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the Thorncliffe Community Center, for their sportsmanship and high competitive spirit.
Watch a short video here…
ART CLASSES – PAINTING
Art encourages children to think, develop skills and confidence as they go.
The painter has the universe in his mind and hands – Da Vinci
This activity was run by ECCC in February 2023.
The artist, Ruth Smith, was the main facilitator of the program.
The course touches on art history, art theory and also has a strong emphasis on practicality. It was well rounded and well planned.
Pre-Ramadan 2023 Lectures
On the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan 2023, ECCC held two lectures under the title:
Ramadan: Spirit, Mind and Body.
Date: March 12, 2023
Time: 8:00 PM EST
Lecturers:
- Dr. Abubaker Khalifa – Internal Medicine and Critical Care Physician
- Dr. Saffa Hamde – Family and Community Medicine
Date: March 18, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM EST
Lecturer:
Shaikh Hashim Bassura