Fariha Naqvi-Mohamed

Montreal, Montréal

Video Journalist at CJNT-TV (Montreal, QC)

Video Journalist at CityNews Montreal

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Articles

Korean Canadian artist draws on distinct life experiences in Montreal exhibit

2 weeks ago | montreal.citynews.ca | Fariha Naqvi-Mohamed

Korean Canadian artist Miae Ham creates striking mixed media paintings and installations, ranging from abstract to florals and landscapes. Born in Chuncheon, South Korea, Ham has lived across Asia and now calls Montreal home. Her work explores themes of identity and breaking east-west boundaries shaped by a life-split between continents. "I lived in Singapore and Vancouver long time, and finally now in Montreal, and also lived in Korea, but I was not satisfied.
Montreal-area dentist wants you to wear blue for diabetes fundraising

3 weeks ago | montreal.citynews.ca | Fariha Naqvi-Mohamed

A Montreal-area dentist is donating money to Type 1 diabetes research - but he wants you to wear blue first. "Let's use this condition and the situation in our family to bring awareness to Type 1 diabetes and make the public and the community understand what my daughter goes through every single day," said Dr. Nilesh Amin, whose daughter Nyah was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes two years ago. As the owner of Bella Dentaire in Vaudreuil, west of Montreal, Amin set out to do something about it.
Women's Art Society of Montreal Marks 131st Anniversary with Mental Health focus

1 month ago | montreal.citynews.ca | Fariha Naqvi-Mohamed

The Women's Art Society of Montreal (WASM) is celebrating a remarkable milestone this year-its 130th annual juried exhibition. Founded in 1894, WASM stands as one of Montreal's longest-standing art organizations, committed to uplifting emerging artists and advocating for mental health awareness in children.
More Than A Cure Foundation holds education day at Jewish General Hospital

1 month ago | montreal.citynews.ca | Fariha Naqvi-Mohamed

The More Than A Cure Foundation (MTAC) held an education day at the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal on Wednesday evening. More Than A Cure provides critical financial assistance and services to help women in need navigate diagnosis and treatment. The Foundation to date has raised over $150,000 to help support women battling breast cancer.
Habs General Manager Kent Hughes visits his Alma Mater

2 months ago | montreal.citynews.ca | Fariha Naqvi-Mohamed

Students at Beaconsfield High school on Montreal's West Island were treated to a special guest on Wednesday afternoon.
Members of Montreal's Muslim community celebrate Eid in DDO

2 months ago | montreal.citynews.ca | Fariha Naqvi-Mohamed

Members of Montreal's Muslim community came together on Sunday to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr at the Hilm/CYD Eid prayer, held at the Olympia Reception Hall in Dollard-des-Ormeaux. Hilm and the Canadian Youth Development Centre follow the Quebec Council of Imams, who observe global moon sighting, as opposed to a smaller percentage that observe local moon sighting. This means the holiday begins once the new moon is sighted with the naked eye.
Montreal Muslim community celebrates 7th annual Ramadan exhibition

2 months ago | montreal.citynews.ca | Fariha Naqvi-Mohamed

Shagufta Janjua organizes the annual Ramadan Exhibition every year on Montreal's West Island during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Local vendors gather to sell clothes, desserts, household décor and candy; all while fasting from sun up to sun down. "Being together in a community is very important," Janjua explained. "Supporting each other, getting together, growing together. Most of them are working women with small businesses and I myself was a small business owner.
Hilm collaborates with Canadian Youth Development to bring inter-community iftar dinner to Montreal

2 months ago | montreal.citynews.ca | Fariha Naqvi-Mohamed

An inter-community Iftar dinner - the fast-breaking meal during Ramadan - saw residents, elected officials, and charities come together in Montreal's West Island Tuesday evening. "They know our culture, we know their culture, so it's nice, everybody gather, have some good food and good talk, that's it," said Wael Allou, owner of Al Quds Grill. The dinner was organized by non-profit organization Hilm in collaboration with the Canadian Youth Development Centre (CYD). The purpose?
Palestinian-Montrealer's journey, one Maneesh at a time

Mar 5, 2025 | montreal.citynews.ca | Fariha Naqvi-Mohamed

Mohmed Kohail is a Palestinian Montrealer, but his recipes hail from his hometown of Gaza, Palestine, and he's sharing them at Ava & Allen, the bakery he owns with his wife Ala, in Pierrefonds on the West Island. The bakery is named after their children. While they showcase many traditional recipes, some have a twist - maneesh with pesto and halloumi. "One day this area was filled with people. They had no space to stand up. And there were people just waiting online outside the door.
Big Brother, Big Sister Montreal celebrates 25 years

Feb 26, 2025 | montreal.citynews.ca | Fariha Naqvi-Mohamed

The annual Big Brother's Big Sisters breakfast is back at Jack Astor's Dorval for its 25th year. It has become a favorite for Montreal West Islanders to gather, support a local charity, and get a great breakfast. The organization provides mentorship programs for children and youth ages six to 21 years of age. "It started 10 years ago," said Matteo Palladini, little brother turned ambassador. "This was when I met Mark. The Big Brother's Big Sisters, my mom had signed me up when I was a kid.