Sunday afternoon April 25 2021 was
Islamic Centre of Canada‘s First Ever “Drive-In” Iftar !
Because of Safety Guideline changes
by The Province of Ontario for Houses of Worship,
Plus the Logistics necessary to meet them,
ICC’s originally intended Drive-Thru Iftar was cancelled
for the second weekend of Ramadan 2021.
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of our drive-thru iftars at ICC this weekend.
This was not an easy decision for us as we know many of you look forward to them but unfortunately with the new COVID-19 restrictions we are unable to continue this service. pic.twitter.com/rUqubyH1V4
— ISNA Canada (@ISNA_Canada) April 22, 2021
ISNA instead did a Drive-In Iftar in place of the Drive-Thru.
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. . . " Drive… in" Iftar . . . ?
Does that mean we're getting Popcorn like at a regular drive-in ?
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— HïMY SYeD 🕌 30 Masjids in 30 Days of Ramadan 2021 (@30masjids) April 24, 2021
You had to pre-register choosing one of two Drive-In timings.
We booked the earlier 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. reservation.
Experience was pleasant & MUCH more than that too.
A physical connection with this Masjid,
OR ANY Masjid
during Ramadan 2021,
Even as constrained as
Remaining inside your car
On the parking lot
Outside of the masjid the whole time,
Is “Ramadan Changing”.
That missing Ramadan feeling feels less missing.
Difference between last weekend’s Drive-Thru Iftar
& this Sunday’s Drive-In Iftar ?
Wondering about this & found an answer while waiting in the car.
During regular Ramadans,
Some Masjids provide Public Iftars where men & women line-up separately,
Await their turn to pick-up their own Iftar Dinners,
First Come, First Served,
Cafeteria Style,
Then go & sit somewhere inside the Masjid to eat.
Other Masjids have people sit down in pre-determined places,
While Volunteers deliver Iftar Dinner plates to them.
Network theory in practice.
One is the Fast Food Counter,
The other is Table Service.
Sunday’s Drive-In Iftar was the second one.
Where else are we seeing this during Ramadan 2021 ?
Muslims lining up at Pop-Up Vaccination Clinics to get their first dose,
OR
Today's restaurant sponsors for the drive-in iftar are Burger Legend, MyKolachi, Kolachi Inn, Big Grill, Karioka, Silver Spoon, Watan Kabob, Desi Corner and Popeyes!
Special thank you to them all and our iftar sponsors Islamic Relief Canada, Zabiha Halal & Aunty's Kitchen pic.twitter.com/pGZrPJjptl
— ISNA Canada (@ISNA_Canada) April 25, 2021
