Nisar Kallu
Brampton, Canada: In a historic and proud moment for the overseas Pakistani community, the City of Brampton, Ontario, Canada, is honouring the remarkable contributions of two Pakistani-Canadian pioneers, Muhammad Nawaz Kalair and Muhammad Aslam Kalair, by renaming Eastbourne Park as “Kalair Family Park.”
The recognition celebrates more than five decades of dedicated service, leadership, faith, and community development by the Kalair family, who immigrated from Punjab, Pakistan, in 1967.
The two brothers played a significant role in establishing Jami Makki Masjid in Brampton in 1977, helping lay the foundations of the city’s growing Muslim community. Their commitment to religious education, community welfare, and bringing people together has left a lasting legacy for future generations.
On this occasion, the Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown, Member of Parliament Shafqat Ali, Dr Abdalla Idris Ali, and Mufti Aasim Rashid, along with members of the Kalair family and community representatives were present.
Mayor Patrick Brown has acknowledged the Kalair family’s significant contributions to Brampton’s Muslim community, recognising their faith, leadership, and decades of service.
The recognition also coincides with Islamic History Month in Canada, highlighting the important role Muslim Canadians have played in building stronger, more inclusive communities.
For Pakistanis living around the world, this recognition represents a moment of immense pride. It demonstrates how immigrants from Pakistan have contributed to the social, cultural, and religious development of their adopted countries while maintaining strong connections to their heritage and values.
The Kalair family’s journey, from Punjab to becoming respected community pioneers in Canada, stands as an inspiring example of how dedication, service, and commitment can create a legacy that lasts for generations.
The naming of Kalair Family Park is not merely an honour for one family; it is also a celebration of the achievements and positive contributions of the wider Pakistani-Canadian community.
It is a proud chapter in the history of overseas Pakistanis and a lasting tribute to the pioneering generation that helped build Canada’s vibrant Muslim community.
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