Vigils

Yusuf has remained steadfast in calling for accountability and justice for his late brother. Each year, Soleiman’s life and death are honoured through vigils held on December 15–the  anniversary of his death. The first vigil was held exactly one year after Soleiman’s murder, at Dundas Square in downtown Toronto in 2017. By the third anniversary in 2019, 6 additional vigils were held across the country. This marked the first time in Canadian history that 7 vigils were held coast-to-coast in a single day for the same cause.

Annual Vigil 2019- NATION WIDE VIGILS

Annual Vigil 2019- NATION WIDE VIGILS

3 years later. 7 Cities Across the Nation. We are asking for 1 thing. #JusticeForSoli People gathered in Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Peterborough, Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg to remember Soleiman, and raise even greater awareness of Soleiman’s tragic case. Each...

Winnipeg Vigil 2019

Winnipeg Vigil 2019

Winnipeg Chris Summerville, Shahina Siddiqui, Idris Elbakri, Chantal Quill, Louise Gotkin

Ottawa Vigil 2019

Ottawa Vigil 2019

Ottawa  Speakers: Mustafa Farooq, Chelby Daigle, Dahabo Omer, Farhat Rehman, Laureen St Amour, Souheil Benslimane

Montreal Vigil 2019

Montreal Vigil 2019

Montreal Speakers: Hoda Adra, Bianka Savard-Lafreniere, Stephen Brown, Nabeel Ahmed

Halifax Vigil for Soleiman Faqiri and All those Killed in Prison

Halifax Vigil for Soleiman Faqiri and All those Killed in Prison

This campaign is not just for Soli. It is for everyone. From Ashley Smith to Soleiman Faqiri. From Ontario to Nova Scotia we all need #change and #justice for those suffering from mental illness. #bellletstalk came and left but we still need #JusticeForSoli

Annual Vigil 2018

Annual Vigil 2018

  Last night, with the support of all those who joined us, we laid 32 roses for Soleiman who would have turned 32 years old this year. On December 15, 2016 Soleiman was killed while in custody at a correctional facility in Lindsay, ON. Help us find justice for...

Toronto 2019 Vigil

Toronto 2019 Vigil

Toronto: Speakers: Yusuf Faqiri, Paletin Faqiri, Desmond Cole, Dr Fariha Khan, Faisal Bhabha, Yasin Dwyer, Sarah Jama, Haider Ali, Jessica Robinson

Annual Vigil 2017

Annual Vigil 2017

Over 150 Friends and Supporters Joined a Vigil to Honour Soleiman and Call for Justice On December 15th 2017, friends and supporters held a vigil at Dundas Square to mark the one year anniversary of Soleiman Faqiri’s death. This vigil was organized to honour and...

2017 Vigil Announcement

2017 Vigil Announcement

November 28, 2017 As One Year Approaches Friends and Supporters Plan to Hold a Vigil to Honour Soleiman and Demand Justice Nearing the anniversary of Soleiman Faqiri’s death, friends and family remember the life and legacy of Soleiman. They reflect upon the happiness...

About the Movement

Justice for Soli was founded by Soleiman’s eldest brother, Yusuf Faqiri, only one or two days after his brother’s murder in December 2016. In early 2017, the McMaster Muslims for Peace and Justice became the first organization to completely throw its support behind Justice for Soli, transforming what was once a small group of friends and family into a larger social justice movement with hundreds of supporters. Today, over 100 organizations are affiliated with Justice for Soli, supporting the movement in its fight for justice, transparency and accountability.