Each Thursday Evening in Ramadan 2021,

MABELLEarts is livestreaming “Edge of Sunset

Beginning at 7 p.m. Toronto Time.

30Masjids attended a previous MABELLEarts’ Iftar Nights in person on Day 23 of Ramadan 2015.

Tonight is Week 1 of 4.

The Edge of Sunset Livestream performance,

airing each Thursday night during the month of Ramadan,

is a chance to celebrate with community stories, incredible music, fun hosting, guest chats, and much more.

Join us for the hour just before Iftar for moments of laughter, reflection, and connection.

This week,

our livestream performance surrounds the theme of “Breaking the Fast”.

We’re guided by our community stories around Iftar memories and moments:

  • preparing special foods and drinks,
  • favorite dishes,
  • and feasting rituals.

This week’s show is hosted live by Sergio Guerra, who is joined by musicians Brenna MacCrimmon and Maryem Tollar of Turkwaz,

puppeteers Afsaneh Zamani & Annie Katsura Rollins and the entire MABELLEarts community.

MABELLEarts.ca

VirtualIftarNights.ca

MABELLEarts Iftar Nights Livestream Team:

  • Dramaturgy: Elizabeth Rucker
  • Live Stream Direction: Annie Katsura Rollins
  • Videographer: Henry Mak
  • Live Stream Broadcast: Eric Chan
  • Live Stream Graphic Designer: Kelvin Wu
  • Poet in Residence and Host: Sergio Guerra
  • Story Research and Translation: Abir Abouel Sadaat
  • Illustration: Banafsheh Erfanian
  • Puppeteers: Annie Katsura Rollins, Afsaneh Zamani
  • Musicians: Maryem Tollar, Brenna MacCrimmon
  • Lantern Project: Michael Burtt & The Listening Room Members
  • Artmaking Activity Facilitators: Michael Burtt & Shadowland Theatre w/The Listening Room, Annie Katsura Rollins and Faten Toubasi with the ACCT Women’s Circle
  • Composer, Iftar Nights 2020: Hussein Janmohamed
  • Communications Lead: Karen Kew
  • Website and Print Design: Billy Main

Help us bring Iftar Night meals to MABELLEpantry households!

Each week throughout the month of Ramadan,

our COVID-19 Food Security team will package Iftar treats and fast-breaking meal kits for hundreds of households.

Your kind donation will support our MABELLEYouth and Pantry team to ensure a Ramadan Kareem for families on Mabelle Avenue.

Donate here: http://www.mabellearts.ca/support

This was our Iftar Table being prepared and almost ready as we watched and listened to first Iftar Nights Livestream of Ramadan 2021.

“Mosques around Calgary are being allowed to broadcast the Adhan,

or call to prayer,

on outdoor speakers at sunset during Ramadan.

This is the first night doing it at Green Dome mosque in NE Calgary.”

Sometimes there are no words to type,

Sometimes there is a Livestream.

Brother Fareed Amin explains in his opening how hard it was for IIT to STOP all collective prayers inside the Islamic Institute of Toronto.

This was done to satisfy the Province of Ontario Stay at Home Order.

The Masjid falls within a Hot Zone of rising Corona Virus community spread.

IIT is closing for at least the first week of Ramadan 2021.

Yet the Islamic Institute of Toronto is also Open . . .

Their Ramadan 2021 Schedule livestreams on their Youtube Channel :

https://www.youtube.com/c/IslamicInstituteofToronto/videos

  • Morning Qur’an Recitations
  • Afternoon Daily Du’as at 5:00 p.m.
  • Resilient Hour 30 minutes before Iftar / Local Toronto Sunset Time
  • Gems of Qur’anic Wisdom at 10:00 p.m.

Tonight’s IIT Resilient Hour featured Shaikh Musleh Khan speaking as we awaited Sunset Iftar according to Toronto Local Time.

Our family’s first Iftar Dinner Table of Ramadan 2021

Since the first year of 30 Masjids in 30 Days of Ramadan in 2011,

I would share a photograph of the date and drink used to open my fast,

In whichever Masjid I was visiting and blogging about that night…

Tonight, to break the first Day of Ramadan Fasting in the Second Pandemic Year of COVID-19,

The glass of Rooh Afza and Date were taken at home.

Good Robot Makes Bad Neighbour

The Good Robot brewing company and bar is next door to the Centre for Islamic Development in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

This was my stop on Day 2 of 30 Masjids in 30 Days of Ramadan Canada,

During Ramadan 2016.

I remember hearing the loud noise from the bar next door.

Everyone could hear loud muffled music,

While we were praying Isha and Salat al Taraweeh,

Or just sitting inside CID Masjid.

On the first day of Ramadan 2021,

Good Robot Instagrammed a long caption explaining how they had been a bad neighbour.

They owned their mistakes and wanted to do better.

In their words…

“We had a DJ on the roof, fog machine, glitter bombs…

The works.

It was cathartic.

It was loud.

Unfortunately this party occurred smack dab in the middle of Ramadan;

a very holy and sacred time for Muslims.

This was the last straw for them and it would soon become a huge wake-up call for us.

The result of our subsequent conversations with the CID were some major operational changes that we implemented to ensure a more peaceful coexistence.

For example,

we now take note of all daily prayer times when we open up in the morning.

During those prayer times we regulate the sound outside.

We have initiated hourly cigarette butt sweeps in front of the bar and the Islamic Centre.

Outdoor events like RobieScope now tend to be silent events using Silent Disco headphones that we rent from the amazing Evolution Sounds Entertainment.

We have also removed some of our rowdier activities such as “Cornhole”.

It has taken some deep introspection and a lot of difficult conversations with the CID to regain their trust.

They now occasionally invite us over for dinner.

In that difficult time in our history we humbly learned what it means to be a part of a community.

Neighbourhoods come with responsibility.

All of this said,

as we return to Ramadan season again today,

we would like to send good wishes to our Muslim friends and neighbours.”

Good Robot Bar staff jot down the daily prayer times at Centre for Islamic Development next door as a reminder to turn down the music volume – Halifax, Nova Scotia. – Photo credit : Elizabeth Chiu / CBC

Five Ramadans have passed since first hearing Good Robot’s bad sounds,

with my own ears while inside CID,

in what may still be Canada’s Greenest Masjid.

It took Good Robot five Ramadans to become a better neighbour.

“The Muslim Association of Canada acknowledges Treaty 6 territory—the ancestral and traditional territory of the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, as well as the Métis.

We acknowledge the many First Nations,

Métis and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for generations.

We are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are still with us today and those who have gone before us.

We recognize the land as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting.”

— Muslim Association of Canada, Ramadan 2021

“The Athaan is a call to bring people to be together;

in the moment,

physically and spiritually.

The Athaan adds to the rich tapestry of amiskwacîwâskahikan (ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ),

meaning “beaver hills house,”

– the Cree name for Edmonton.

Note:

All aerial flights were conducted by Drone 360 Imagery under Transport Canada Aviation Regulations.

Flights over bystanders were conducted with a RPAS with the appropriate safety assurance,

over people.

All take off locations were approved by the mosque.

Disclaimer:

footage was captured at various stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

However,

health guidelines and protocol set by the CMHO were followed throughout the recording.”

#Ramadan is here and to be honest,

I am *really* tired.

It’s usually a month of community, hope, renewal

but it feels difficult to lean into any of that as we face a third wave,

let alone the wild ride the past year itself has been.

Last year,

there was hope this year would… be different.

This year,

I feel spiritually, emotionally and mentally exhausted.

I need this spiritual recharge and I’m so very grateful to witness another #Ramadan.

But I am also really sad and scared and dragging along what feels like so much grief into this month.

And this is coming from someone who is healthy and employed and has a stable roof over my head.

Anyway,

just want to share for anyone feeling similarly.

May this #Ramadan be filled with the opportunity to heal our hearts, spiritually grow and ease our sadness.

#RamadanMubarak

— Sarah Mushtaq, MBA, Windsor, Ontario

Shaikh Jamal Hammoud,

Imam of Akram Jomaa Islamic Centre in Calgary and on behalf of Muslim Council of Calgary,

Thanked City Councillor George Chahal for allowing Public Adhan Al Maghrib for the second Ramadan in a row.

Here is Shaikh Jamal Hammoud holding up the memo from the City of Calgary allowing Public Adhans in Calgary during Ramadan 2021 :

Calgary

 

2021 April 9

To: Mayor Nenshi and Members of Council

From: Ryan Pleckaitis, Chief Bylaw Officer, Calgary Community Standards

RE: Ramadan 2021


 

In response to gathering restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, The City of Calgary supported the Maghrib call to prayer to be broadcast over loudspeakers during Ramadan 2020. Recognizing continued challenges posed by the pandemic, Calgary Community Standards is pleased to advise that we will again support the sunset call for prayer being broadcast during Ramadan 2021. Supporting the sunset call to prayer is a small gesture intended to help lift spirits in a time of physical distancing and limited gatherings.

We will ask that the broadcast last no longer than five minutes in duration and not call on people to physically gather. We also respectfully request each participating location to notify the surrounding communities to inform of the intent to broadcast the sunset call for prayer, including the approximate date and time in advance of sunset April 13.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, charity and community. Ramadan 2021 is expected to commence (subject to the moon sighting) at sunset of Tuesday, April 13 and will continue for approximately 30 days. The call to prayer is delivered five times a day to remind Muslims to come to mandatory prayer. The Maghrib prayer (sunset prayer) is one of the five mandatory prayers and the approximate sunset time range is between 8:30pm on April 13 and 9:17pm on May 12.

Please let me know if you have questions that required additional information.

Regards,

 

Ryan Pleckaitis
Chief Bylaw Officer, Calgary Community Standards”

“Ramadan Mubarak everyone!

Check out this 🧵

on how we can all observe a blessed and #SafeRamadan this year!

To see our Ramadan 2021 guidelines, town hall, posters and infographics,

please visit cmcovidtf.com

The same public health guidance continues to apply during Ramadan!

The COVID-19 vaccines are safe,

Halal,

permissible while fasting and effective in protecting you and those around you.

If you feel well,

don’t delay getting your vaccine because of Ramadan!

There is no need to do,

eat or drink anything special on your vaccination day!

Have COVID-19 symptoms or were exposed?

Get tested ASAP and tell others without delay.

COVID-19 testing does not break your fast!

If you have no or mild symptoms of COVID-19,

you can continue to fast.

If your symptoms are severe,

you feel fasting will worsen your symptoms or delay recovery,

you may break your fast and make it up later.

Some masjids may be closed in hotspot regions while others may be open with reduced capacity.

Please respect all the rules and pray at only 1 local masjid within your region,

if permitted.

No indoor Iftaar gatherings at the masjid this year!

If your masjid is open,

they may recommend enjoying Iftaar with your household,

provide dates or water bottles outdoors,

or organize drive-thru Iftaars.

Keep Iftaar gatherings within regional limits!

Break your fast with those living with you,

and consider hosting virtual Iftaars with extended family and friends.

Pray Taraweeh prayers at home (as per the Sunnah) or at your local masjid (if it is open)

In the last 10 nights of the month,

observe ‘Itikaf at home this year

Support your family at home to get the most out of Ramadan this year!

Pay your Zakat (charity) and support your masjid,

local food bank and global community to multiply your rewards!

Recite,

Reflect and Reconnect with the Qur’an this Ramadan!

Ramadan Mubarak and Ramadan Kareem from the Canadian Muslim COVID-19 Task Force to all that are observing and celebrating.

May the blessings of this month permeate our lives,

our homes,

our communities and may we all emerge safely from this 3rd wave, together.

Ameen!”

CMCTFCanadian Muslim COVID-19 Task Force

Reflections on Islam

Special Ramadan 2021 Daily Radio Program

Hosted by Ezzedin Gad

Everyday ~ Starting Today : Sunday April 11 2021

30 minutes before Maghrib/Sunset according to Toronto Local Time,

Today at 7:31 p.m.

Livestream : http://ReflectionsOnIslam.tv/radio/

Only listeners in Ontario can livestream online at this time.

“I just learned that Khadija Haffajee has Returned to God.

Muslims in Canada from my generation, particularly women, will know Khadija Aunty.

When I was young she was the only woman on the Muslim speaker circuit and she came to Vancouver for many conferences and youth camps.

I remember so many sessions with her when all the youth would crowd her and share our stories and questions with her.

I remember Khadija Aunty as being a funny & loving woman who was straight forward and took no nonsense from anyone.

I respected her and learned so much from her.

Over the years I have thought about Khadija Aunty a lot.

She was also the only adult Muslim woman that I knew who has single.

She may have been the only single Muslim woman of her generation [or so it seemed to my young self]!

She did marry later in life & had a joyful marriage.

In my generation, many Muslim women stayed single, for reasons too numerous to detail on twitter.

For many years now I had wanted to contact Khadija Aunty & talk to her about her experiences of being single & ask her for advice.

I am so deeply sorry that I never made that call.

This is a year of loss upon loss.

From God we come and to God we Return.

May Khadija Aunty be blessed with eternal peace and joy and may we do good in this world with all the guidance, support, and instruction that she gave to so many of us for so long.

[This pic is from @nccm.]

— By Biryani For One

“Jumu’ah Khutba – June 12, 2020

As we reopen our places of worship partially and start going back hopefully gradually to normal or close to that, we start appreciating everything we lost or were deprived from including coming to the masjid.”

Friday June 12 2020

2:15 p.m. – 2:35 p.m EDT

Sayeda Khadija Centre in Mississauga, Ontario

Re-opened to the public for Salat al Jumah, The Friday Congregational Prayer, at 30% capacity.

They achieved this by scheduling four sequential Friday Sermons plus Prayers:

Friday 1:30 p.m – 1:50 p.m EDT

Friday 2:15 p.m. – 2:35 p.m EDT

Friday 3:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. EDT

Friday 3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT

You had to reserve an online ticket via Sayeda Khadija Centre‘s Eventbrite page.

My brother and I reserved two spot for the  2:15 p.m.  time slot.

The last public Jumah, before the Pandemic Lockdown, was three months ago on Friday March 12 2020.

 

We decided against even attempting the primary parking lot and chose to park in the overflow parking lot accessible from Hurontario Street.

Two parking lot assistants in visible vests used hand signals to guide us.

We parked where they pointed.

It was unclear at first if we were to stay inside the car or go outside towards the Masjid.

 

We did exit our car and approached the main parking lot, it was full.

We returned to our car and waited until we saw people walking back to their cars having completed their prayer.

That would confirm the first of four scheduled Jumah Prayers were done.

 

The main parking lot was rapidly emptying, and it was now our turn.

It wasn’t immediately clear how everything was operating or where we were to go at first.

As we got closer, it became obvious.

People were lined up, two metres apart, around the Masjid building’s side leading to the entrance.

 

So that’s what we did too.

 

The yellow painted parking spot markings became de facto physical distancing markers and we all used them like that without a word being said.

Common sense.

The line advanced pretty fast. Hardly a few minutes.

Once around the corner and within visual sight of the entrance, a volunteer in full personal protective equipment advised everyone in a loud voice what to expect once inside.

The volunteer brother requested everyone to have their QR Code from their Eventbrite Online Booking Registration ready on their mobile devices.

I don’t have a mobile device, beyond my Nikon Coolpix camera, but I did pre-register.

My name is listed on the double booking e-mail confirmation on my brother’s device.

Closer to the entrance, orange pylons and orange/red duct tape are spaced two metres apart informing us where to stand in line using physical distancing.

Once inside, a minor delay for my brother and I.

My brother’s email confirmation only has one QR Code though it listed both our names.

Eventbrite sends an e-mail confirmation with an attached PDF for every ticket.

For whatever reason, we had only a single QR Code in the PDF.

To keep the line from backing up, the volunteer brother who first spoke to me, asked us to stand aside until they figured it out.

The senior decision maker at the entrance area said they had already checked in 300 worshippers and this was the first time this had happened.

Well, Alhumdulillah, if this was to happen, at least it happened to me, the masjid blogger, and I could document it, for people reading this blog post afterwards.

Perhaps my writing about it here can help prevent any future check-in delays.

The first volunteer opted to manually look up my name and for some reason, it showed I had already checked-in four hours ago.

?

Well, whatever.

As I was standing in front of him now, he manually re-checked me in on his mobile device and my brother and I proceeded.

What I think happened was the complexity of the Eventbrite booking messed things up.

First, you could request one or two tickets per registration,

Having filled first name, last name, and email address for the first ticket,

The next step asks you if you wanted to copy all the previous information from the first ticket for the second ticket.

I remember doing this, but nothing obvious happened.

It immediately made no sense to me.

This  copy  option is useful on Eventbrite if two or more tickets have multiple fields which are repetitive like two people at the same home address and city and postal code.

Yet, all three fields for today’s Jumah tickets were unique, First Name, Last Name, E-Mail Address.

And then you had to choose from one of four time slots for Jumah,

One more variable in the complexity of the process.

Did that add to my ticket mix-up ?

So, my experience suggests that you request ONE ticket, NOT two tickets, at a time, when using Eventbrite.

Ensure you get one QR Code via PDF in your email for EACH ticket.

That way the line will advance smoothly without surprise nor delay.

Our delay was two minutes, at most, and it was likely one minute, but it did STOP the line.

A temperature check on the forehead with this device, took a second to confirm.

Another brother then placed a round green sticker on my shirt to signal I had passed this point.

You can see one of those green stickers on the volunteer’s photo above.

 

All the volunteers at this point and beyond were donning full Personal Protective Equipment, the PPE we hear mentioned all the time.

We were instructed, or requested, to use hand sanitizer at the tables.

We were given small plastic bags, to carry our pair of shoes into the main prayer hall.

This has an Eid like feeling, carrying the shoes with us.

Another volunteer sat at the entrance to the front half of the building.

I think he was there to confirm our shoes were in our plastic bags and to visually spot the green dots we should be wearing to gain entry at this point.

Inside the main prayer hall, a zig zag placing of mixed markers on the carpet, and green masking tape on the benches identified the prayer spots on a first come first served basis.

Some of the markers on the carpet were numbered, other markers were small orange pylons, yet other markers were unfolded Qur’an wooden book rests.

Somehow, the volunteer brother in the main prayer hall directed my brother and I to pick two prayer spots in about the same area where we both normally pray.

SubhanAllah.

My view looking down at my feet, with my shoes inside the plastic bag.

For this first Friday Prayer in Congregation in three months, I chose to bring a personally important prayer mat.

This simple thin red prayer mat has been with me for about twenty years.

I took it with me to Madinah and Makkah in 2011 and prayed on it there.

It came with me as I did my 30 Masjids in 30 Days of Ramadan Canada  in 2016.

The zig zag placing of physical distanced pre-marked prayer spots reminded me of Islamic Geometry.

Spots ahead and behind and left and right beside me remained empty.

Yet spots diagonally distant from me found worshippers sitting in place.

Normally the Imam instructs worshippers to stand shoulder to shoulder during prayer, and often times he requests worshippers to make space for late comers to the Sermon mid-way through delivering it.

Not today.

 

Before the Pandemic, we might be sitting thirty or even fifty worshippers per line.

Today’s physical distancing meant only eight  worshippers per line with two metres between each of them.

I counted about 100 worshippers in total were present inside the main prayer hall.

Pre-Pandemic, the Friday Lecture would be 30 to 40 minutes in length.

The Qhutbah, The Sermon, Dr. Imam Slimi delivered today was under ten minutes.

After three months, it was good to be able to donate cash in person towards upkeep of the masjid.

Volunteers walked through the aisle with the collection bag for contactless donations.

Imam Dr. Slimi delivered the Qhutbah, The Friday Sermon, as well as Adhan al Jumah, Call to The Friday Prayer.

One of the younger members of the Sayeda Khadija Centre community was the Imam today and he lead us in the Jumah Prayer.

That was it.

The Optional Sunnah Prayers were not to be done here, but at home instead.

Time to exit.

There were still two more Jumah Prayers scheduled after us.

The exit line was backing up into the main prayer hall, so my brother and I did not rush to leave.

 

Everyone observed Physical Distancing as best they could.

Sayeda Khadija Centre has announced they would now remain open to the public for ALL Five Daily Prayers, keeping all these safety protocols in place.

A look at the empty  prayer hall with prayer spots identified and ready for the next scheduled Jumah Prayer.

After all the Sisters had left,

The volunteer sister who was minding the secondary exit from the main prayer, invited my brother and I and the other brothers remaining to leave through that doorway instead.

That saved us a lot of time, as other brothers had to wait due to physical distancing in the main exit line.

The large multi-use hall on the west side of the building might normally be bustling with voices and sounds of socializing amid smells of samosa and tea.

This afternoon found a rushed silence to exit the mostly empty building.

We exit Sayeda Khadija Centre and walk through the parking lot to the overflow area.

 

A look back to see people lining up to attend the Third of today’s Four  Friday Prayers and Sermon.

Turn around time for all that was about 40 minutes.

Half the total time a pre-Pandemic  Jumah might take.

Our masjid is re-opening with a limit of 100 people per prayer.

It is important to keep the following points in mind

1. Salah/Jumuah Registration is required
2. Bring your own mask and wear it at all times
3. Wudu must be completed at home as washrooms will be closed
4. Children and high risk groups must pray at home
5. Prayers and khutbahs will be kept to a maximum of 15 minutes
6. 2 metre physical distancing must be maintained at all times
7. You must show proof of registration
8. Prayers will be held outdoors
9. Bring your own chairs if required
10. No socializing, handshaking, or hugging
11. Bring your own prayer mat to use
12. No Sunnah or Nafl prayers at the masjid
13. Safety check station will be at the entrace

Disclaimed: While the safety of the community if of utmost priority, there is still some risk present with visiting the masjid.

Each individual bears the responsibility for their own actions and the masjid will not be held liable for any complications arising from your visit to the masjid.

By the grace of Allah we will be holding two outdoor Jumu’ah prayers in a limited and controlled manner on Friday, June 12.

As you aware aware, COVID-19 remains a serious health risk and we need to do our part to minimize the spread of the virus.”

“Check Islam.ca for all updates regarding this Friday’s khutbah and prayer!

– Join our Town Hall at 7:00 PM today
– Perform a Self Assessment for COVID-19
– Register for one of two Jumu’ah sessions at 8:00 PM
– Stay online for our Hadith Notes Session at 8:00 PM
– Take precautions and join us on Friday
– If you cannot attend, join us online for the Khutbah at 1:30 and 2:30 PM”

https://www.facebook.com/IslamicInstituteOfToronto/posts/1948945438573552

Important Update:

Due to a last-minute directive by the Provincial Authorities, we are not allowed to pray outdoors and therefore the prayers will now be held indoors. We are still trying to understand the rationale of this directive; however we will comply and require all worshippers to comply with all rules and restrictions.

Alhamdulillah we have the capacity to accommodate this change, so all plans and restrictions will remain the same.

– Only registered participants will be admitted
– Must wear masks at all times
– Must bring your own prayer rug
– Hand Sanitization station will be available
– keep a safe distance of at least 2 metres
– Cleaning will be done between the two prayers
– Doors will be kept open to minimize touching of surfaces
– All worshippers must leave the facilities immediately after the Fard prayer

Let us pray to Allah for patience and success.

*********

Limited Reopening for Friday Prayers June 12th

– Outdoor Jumu’ah: 1:30 & 2:30 pm
Livestream will continue for those who cannot attend)
– Join our Town Hall meeting this evening at 7:00 PM for additional details)

By the grace of Allah we will be holding two outdoor Jumu’ah prayers in a limited and controlled manner on Friday, June 12 following the Government of Ontario’s allowance for places of worship to have a maximum of 30% capacity.

As you aware aware, COVID-19 remains a serious health risk and we need to do our part to minimize the spread of the virus. As a result we are re-opening in a gradual manner with a lower than 30% capacity to minimize risk.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

In order to attend you must first complete Ontario’s COVID-19 self-assessment

(register for self assessment here – https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/ )

If your assessment is clear, you can then register for one of the two prayer sessions below.

Registration will commence at 8:00 PM today. Registration link:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jumah-registration-108941852012

• First prayer: Khutbah at 1:30 pm; Khateeb Shaikh Musleh Khan
• Second prayer: Khutbah at 2:30 pm; Khateeb Dr. Abdullah Hakim Quick

Each prayer is limited to 100 registered participants (50 brothers & 50 sisters).

Social distancing and other rules will be strictly observed as follows:

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTENDEES

1. Complete Ontario’s COVID-19 self-assessment
2. Register yourself and each additional individual separately
3. Print out or save a copy of your registration on your phone. You will NOT be allowed to enter the prayer area without proof of registration
4. Make wudhu at home as washroom facilities will NOT be available
5. Wear a mask at all times and bring a prayer rug for one (no sharing allowed); no tarps will be spread on the ground so you may want to bring plastic to spread under your prayer rug to avoid soiling it.
6. Enter the facilities from the South gate (main gate) and proceed to park as directed.
7. Maintain a safe social distance (2 metres) at all times; place your prayer rug only at a marked spot as directed. Please bring your own chair if you require one.
8. Follow the directions of our volunteers at all times
9. Give salaams and gestures from a safe distance; do not congregate to socialize with others.
10. Disperse right after the Fard prayer by exiting from the North Gate as directed. You can perform your sunnah prayers at home.

Please dress according to the weather, and bring an umbrella, sunglasses and reusable shoe-bags.

Young children, frail seniors and those with pre-existing medical conditions are advised not to attend.”