In response to the recent significant increase of COVID-19 in the region, the capacity of Kitchener Jamatkhana will be reduced by 50%.  The transition to the new capacity will be done over the next few days.

These measures will reduce the risk of transmission within our Jamat, along with continued diligence to hand hygiene, physical distancing, masking, and screening for symptoms.  We appreciate the Jamat’s efforts to keep all of us safe, and thank you for your cooperation.

In response to the recent significant increase of COVID-19 in the Hamilton and Durham regions, the capacity of Hamilton, Pickering and Oshawa Jamatkhanas will be reduced to 50 murids.  The transition to the new capacity will be done over the next few days.

These measures will reduce the risk of transmission within our Jamat, along with continued diligence to hand hygiene, physical distancing, masking, and screening for symptoms.  We appreciate the Jamat’s efforts to keep all of us safe, and thank you for your cooperation.

In light of the recent significant increase of COVID-19 in the City of Toronto, Toronto Public Health has imposed stricter safety measures, as well as strong recommendations for Places of Worship, to reduce the spread of COVID-19.  As a result, capacity at Headquarters, Don Mills, East York, Etobicoke, Scarborough, and Willowdale Jamatkhanas will be reduced to 50 Jamati members.  The transition to the new capacity will be done over the next few days.  For Jamatkhanas with social halls, we will continue to leverage them for prayer space.

These measures will reduce the risk of transmission within our Jamat, along with diligence to hand hygiene, physical distancing, wearing a clean mask at all times, and screening for symptoms - both in Jamatkhana and in our communities.  We appreciate the Jamat’s efforts to keep all of us safe and thank you for your cooperation.

In light of the recent significant increase of COVID-19 in the Peel region, the Peel Medical Officer of Health has imposed stricter safety measures, including for Places of Worship, in the Peel Region to reduce the spread of COVID-19.  As a result, capacity for Meadowvale and Mississauga Jamatkhanas will be reduced to 50 persons effective Monday, November 9.  Brampton Jamatkhana currently has a maximum capacity of 50, and will remain unaffected.

The Jamat is requested to continue to follow all safety measures, including wearing a clean mask at all times, practicing frequent hand sanitizing, and maintaining a 2-metre distance from all those who are not from your household.

The safety of the Jamat is paramount, and we thank the Jamat for their understanding and cooperation.

The President of the Council for Ontario, Salim Bhanji would like to provide an update to the Jamat on the status of re-opening of Ontario Jamatkhanas.  Over the past two months, 24 of the 27 Jamatkhanas have successfully re-opened, and continue to operate on the principle that the health and safety of the Jamat is parmount.

We would like to share an update on the status of the remaining 3 Jamatkhanas in Ontario:

St. Thomas Jamatkhana:

The facility that houses this Jamatkhana is currently unavailable due to ongoing renovations; therefore, re-opening plans remain on hold until further notice.

Downtown Jamatkhana:

The facility that houses Downtown Jamatkhana is a high-density mixed-use space, resulting in elevated risk levels, hence limiting our ability to safely re-open at this time.  The situation is being closely monitored and re-opening plans remain on hold until further notice.

Windsor Jamatkhana:

Given the steady decline in COVID-19 infection rates in the Windsor-Essex County Public Health Unit regions, planning is now underway to re-open this Jamatkhana.  Further details will be shared shortly.

In the interim, Jamati members who regularly attend these Jamatkhanas are encouraged to designate an alternate Jamatkhana on the registration system.

The health and safety of the Jamat is our primary concern, we thank you for your continued support and understanding.

#OneJamat #OneResponsibility

A message from the President of the Council for Ontario, Salim Bhanji, pertaining to the reduction in Jamatkhana capacity in Ontario.

President Salim Bhanji, and members of the Council for Ontario, provide key messages on navigating the new normal as Jamatkhanas in Ontario re-open. 

On behalf of the Council for Ontario, President Salim Bhanji would like to wish you all Eid al-Adha Mubarak.

Let us pause to reflect on the many bounties bestowed upon us, and offer our humble gratitude.