Eritrea in Canada

05/20/2026

Tomorrow the Eritrean flag shall be raised at Toronto City Hall in honour of our 35th Independence Day anniversary.

Our Resilience: Our Guidance!

05/18/2026

The 35th Eritrean Independence Day celebration in Toronto under the theme of ‘Our Resilience: Our Guarantee’ is underway tonight with great enthusiasm. In her keynote speech Mrs. Amaresh Mebrahtu stressed our independence was achieved & is preserved through immense sacrifice; and that despite of the instability our region remains embroiled in, regional cooperation and integration remains our guiding principle.
Toronto City Councillor Mr. Brad Bradford also congratulated the community on this joyous occasion and underscored the community’s positive contribution in enriching this city.

05/13/2026

Sahaba Mosque in Massawa is widely considered one of the oldest mosques in Africa, symbolizing the moment when Islam and Christianity first met on African soil in a spirit of mutual respect.

In a modern world often divided by religious sectarianism and conflict, Eritrea stands as a unique example of tolerance.

Since the 7th century, this land has served as a sanctuary for diverse congregations. Today, this tradition of harmony is more than just a social norm — it is a defining characteristic of the Eritrean national identity.

Eritrea’s religious landscape is defined by a deep-seated tradition of coexistence that predates many modern concepts of secularism or tolerance. For over a millennium, the country has served as a sanctuary where different faiths do not merely ‘toler