Starting Friday, August 20, registration will no longer be required to attend Jamatkhana ceremonies on Friday evenings.

The registration system will also be completely eliminated for morning Jamatkhana.

Please consult the 'Calendar' section of the Jamatkhana Registration site for details on which peak days will continue to require registration.  

Please note that on days when no registration is required, the Jamat will be welcomed into Jamatkhana on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached. For evening ceremonies where registration is required, the Jamat will continue to be scheduled through the Registration System and may also use the 'Waitlist' and 'Jamatkhanas with Availability' features to attend Jamatkhana.

The following protocols are still in effect:

• Masks are required inside Jamatkhana spaces.
• Please continue to sanitize regularly.
• Avoid socializing inside Jamatkhana spaces.
• Maintain a physical distance of 1 metre from those not from your household.

Please check for regular updates through the digital Al-Akhbar newsletter, the iiCanada App, and The Ismaili BC Facebook and Instagram pages. Please only use these official sources for communication and refrain from circulating messages from private sources on WhatsApp or other media.

Thank you for your continued understanding and support.

BC Jamatkhanas no longer require registration in order to attend morning and evening ceremonies, except for Friday evenings and peak attendance days. Consult the 'Calendar’ section of the Jamatkhana Registration site for more information regarding peak attendance days.  

Please note that on days when no registration is required, the Jamat will be welcomed into Jamatkhana on a first-come first-served basis until capacity is reached. On peak attendance days when registration is required, the Jamat will continue to be scheduled via the Jamatkhana Registration System. 

Those wishing to attend Jamatkhana on a peak day may make a request for specific days or dates in the 'Preferences' section on the Jamatkhana Registration Site.  You may also use the 'Waitlist' and ‘Jamatkhanas with Availability’ features in order to get an allocated spot on peak attendance days.

The following protocols will continue to be in effect:

• Masks are required inside Jamatkhana spaces.
• Please continue to sanitize regularly.
• Avoid socializing inside Jamatkhana spaces .
• Maintain physical distance of 1 metre from those not from your household.
• The check-in process will be in place on Fridays and peak attendance days.

Please check for regular updates through the digital Al-Akhbar newsletter, the iiCanada App, and The Ismaili BC Facebook and Instagram pages. Please only use these official sources for communication and refrain from circulating messages from private sources on WhatsApp or other media.

Thank you for your continued understanding and support.

Council for BC President Samir Manji shares Imamat Day Mubarak greetings on behalf of the Council and the Jamati Institutions.

The Council for British Columbia is pleased to advise the Jamat that with the changing circumstances surrounding COVID-19 and evolving public health regulations, health and safety protocols in Jamatkhana were adjusted beginning the evening of Monday, July 5.

The following revised protocols are in effect:

• Jamatkhana capacity will be increased in all BC Jamatkhanas to allow for greater Jamati participation.
• Physical distancing will be reduced to 1 metre.
• Jamatkhana Social Halls at Darkhana, Richmond and Headquarters will no longer be used as separate facilities for Jamati seating allocation. Instead, these Social Halls will be used for seating overflow, just as they were prior to the pandemic. As a result, Jamati members will no longer receive separate seating allocations for the Prayer Hall or the Social Hall.
• Temperature checks for Jamati attendees will no longer be conducted prior to entry.
• Jamati members will be asked to self-screen for any COVID-related symptoms prior to attending Jamatkhana, and to avoid attending if showing any of these symptoms.

Based on careful consultation with public health officials and experts, the following guidelines will continue to be in place:

• Masking will continue to be required in Jamatkhana spaces.
• Regular hand sanitizing will continue to be encouraged.
• Confirmation of attendance through the Jamatkhana Registration System will still be a requirement in order to attend.
• Please continue to avoid socializing in Jamatkhana spaces and to maintain physical distance from those not from your household.

Further changes to Jamatkhana protocols, in addition to the above, will be implemented and communicated as the situation and public health regulations continue to evolve. In the meantime, please continue to exercise caution and to adhere to Jamatkhana protocols and government public health guidelines.

While we recognize the desire for a return to normalcy, let us ensure that we do so in ways that help protect the most vulnerable in the Jamat.

Please check for regular updates through the digital Al-Akhbar, the iiCanada App, and The Ismaili BC Facebook and Instagram pages. Please only use these official sources for communication and refrain from circulating messages from private sources.

Thank you for your continued understanding and support. We look forward to seeing you soon.

With the changing COVID-19 circumstances and public health regulations, health and safety protocols in BC Jamatkhanas will be gradually adjusted over the next few weeks. Additionally, capacity in most Jamatkhanas will also be progressively increased.

However, in light of the continued risks from virus variants, especially for those who are not fully vaccinated, these changes will be implemented using a cautious and measured approach in order to help protect the safety of the Jamat.

Please note that the following health and safety measures will continue to be in place:

1. Jamati members wishing to attend Jamatkhana must have a confirmed spot through the Jamatkhana Registration System.
2. Masks will continue to be required in all Jamatkhana spaces.
3. There are no changes in Jamatkhana capacity at this time.

Further changes to Jamatkhana protocols will be communicated as these are implemented.

Please continue to exercise utmost caution and adhere to Jamatkhana protocols in place.

Please refrain from circulating messages via social media or on WhatsApp.

Please consult the Canada Jamatkhana Re-opening webpage for the latest information on registration details, health and safety precautions, and more. Updates are available through the digital Al-Akhbar, the iiCanada App, and The Ismaili BC Facebook and Instagram pages.

We encourage all Jamati members who are eligible, to complete both doses of COVID vaccination, as soon as possible.

Thank you for you continued patience, understanding and support as we work to ensure the safety of the Jamat and volunteers, especially those who are most vulnerable.