US EditionFrom hardship to hope: Young Syrian refugee opens tailoring shop in Victoria
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, AUG 9 – Ala Alhaj Obid, who worked in Turkey's textile industry for six years, opened D&F Tailoring Experts after immigrating to Canada and overcoming multiple challenges.
- Ala Alhaj Obid, a 21-year-old Syrian refugee, launched D&F Tailoring Experts at 543 Herald St. in Victoria on July 31, 2025.
- Hoping to give their family a better future, Ala Alhaj Obid, a Syrian refugee, moved from Aleppo to Turkey, then was selected for Canadian immigration by an organization aiding Syrian migrants.
- Although the legal employment age in Turkey is 18, Obid worked in the textile industry during his six years there, and managed a team of eight at 17.
- Now, Obid handles all alteration jobs from sorting fabric to working seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., aiming to 'put a smile on their face' and caring about every stitch.
- While in Victoria, Obid enrolled in English courses at Camosun College after arriving, while sewing, which inspired his tailoring business.
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