Diamond Jubilee Visit 2018: Dinner, Raas, and Celebrations

Start Date:
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Start Time:
After Jamati Ceremonies
Location:
All Jamatkhanas

Dinner, raas, and cultural celebrations to celebrate Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to Canada will be held in all Jamatkhanas on Saturday, May 12 after Jamati ceremoniesThe Jamat and multi-faith family members are invited to join. The celebrations at Ottawa Headquarters Jamatkhana will include dinner, a Raas program and music from Central Asia by the "One Jamat" band from Montreal including Ali Shair Ahmadi, Massud Muhiby, Saba Rawjani and Hamid Zafar.

Laval Jamatkhana Design & Video Presentation

Start Date:
Friday, April 26, 2024
Start Time:
After Jamati Ceremonies
End Date:
Friday, May 10, 2024

The design details and a video presentation of the new Jamatkhana in Laval, Quebec will be shown in Jamatkhanas as follows:

  • Friday, April 26 – Pickering, Kingston, Barrie Jamatkhanas
  • Saturday, April 27 – Unionville Jamatkhana
  • Friday, May 3 – Ottawa Jamatkhana
  • Friday, May 10 – Richmond Hill, Oshawa Jamatkhanas

The presentation will take place after Jamatkhana ceremonies, followed by light refreshments.

Empower Her

Start Date:
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Start Time:
4:30 PM EST
Location:
Ottawa HQ

All Jamati members, including multi-faith family members, are invited to the first series of events called Empower Her, catering to women’s empowerment, creativity, wellness, and community-building. The first event will feature a discussion led by Zahra Rahim, Chief Information Officer with the Government of Canada, on being yourself and embracing change. Following the discussion, there will be a fun activity where we will collaborate on a colourful mural using geometric patterns. All supplies will be provided.

The first event will take place on Saturday, April 27, at 4:30 pm at Ottawa Headquarters Jamatkhana.

Tickets ($10) are available from volunteers seated in the foyer on Friday, April 26.

Refreshments will be served.

 

Townhall

Start Date:
Friday, April 5, 2024
Start Time:
After Jamati Ceremonies
Location:
Oshawa Jamatkhana

The Northeast Council for Ontario is pleased to host a town hall in Oshawa Jamatkhana on Friday, April 5 after Jamati ceremonies. All members of the Jamat are encouraged to attend, learn more about Jamati institution priorities, and ask any questions you may have!

Navroz Mubarak Message

On behalf of our Jamati and institutional leadership across Ontario, we wish you and your families a heartfelt Navroz Mubarak. 

As we celebrate Navroz, the festival signaling the arrival of a new year and the onset of spring, we extend our sincere and heartfelt wishes to the Jamat. It is a celebration of renewal and rejuvenation, and an opportunity to look to the future with hope and optimism.

On Navroz, let us rejoice in the diversity of our Jamat influenced by traditions from many parts of the world. There are many cultural variations of this festival, however the underlying themes of interconnectedness with nature and self-contemplation remain the common threads that weave the fabric of our collective heritage.

In a world marred by conflict and injustice, let Navroz serve as a beacon of hope, illuminating our journey towards a brighter future with the light of compassion and empathy. Let us extend a hand of friendship to those in need, fostering inclusivity and understanding. Let us work towards building a world where peace and justice prevail, and where every individual is treated with dignity and respect.

As we embrace the spirit of Navroz, let us draw inspiration from the resilience of nature, which blossoms unfailingly with the arrival of spring after a harsh winter. Let this resilience echo in our hearts as we build bridges and forge a path towards a more peaceful and prosperous future for all.

We also wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Jamat and to all our dedicated volunteers whose unwavering commitment and generosity of time and resources continue to inspire us. It is your energy, your generosity, and your compassion that keeps the Jamat healthy, happy, and united.

In our prayers, let us seek better times ahead and offer our shukrana to our beloved Hazar Imam for guiding and empowering us with the strength and courage to overcome challenges. We wish each and every one of you a joyful and fulfilling Navroz. May you, your families, and your loved ones be blessed with immense barakah, good health, prosperity, peace, spiritual understanding, and the alleviation of all your difficulties.

Navroz Mubarak!

Sincerely,

 

Amir R. Mirshahi, President, Council for Northeast Ontario

Mumtaz Waljee, Honorary Secretary, Council for Northeast Ontario

Hamida Bhimani, Chairperson, Tariqah & Religious Education Board

Rosemin Jiwa-Jutha, Chairperson, Conciliation & Arbitration Board

Nadir Manji, Chairperson, Grants & Review Board

Altaf Jadavji, Mukhi, Headquarters Jamatkhana

 

Kiran Hayat, President, Council for Southwest Ontario

Ghazanfar Sukkurwala, Honorary Secretary, Council for Southwest Ontario

Hussein Sunderji, Chairman, Tariqah & Religious Education Board

Karim Macklai, Chairman, Conciliation & Arbitration Board

Tahir Khuwaja, Chairman, Grants & Review Board

Fayaz Noormohamed, Mukhi, Headquarters Jamatkhana

 

Nimira Dhalwani, President, Council for Toronto

Khalfan Khalfan, Honorary Secretary, Council for Toronto

Dr. Rahim Karim, Chairman, Tariqah & Religious Education Board

Zahir Bhanji, Chairman, Conciliation & Arbitration Board

Aleem Bhanji, Chairman, Grants & Review Board

Dr. Muhammad Mamdani, Mukhi, Headquarters Jamatkhana

Ottawa Area Navroz Celebrations

Start Date:
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Start Time:
7:45 PM
Location:
EY Centre, Hall 1, 4899 Uplands Drive

Navroz celebrations for Ottawa Headquarters and surrounding areas will be held on March 9 at the EY Centre. Highlights include a Haft-sin display, live band, dinner, a cultural show and dandia raas.

Location: EY Centre, Hall 1, 4899 Uplands Drive

Doors open at 7:45pm

Northeast Ontario Family Day Events

Join us for family-fun events to celebrate Family Day weekend on Saturday, February 17 as follows:

  • Rhythms of Devotion at Oshawa Jamatkhana after Jamati ceremonies
  • Care for the Elderly, Music Party at Ottawa Jamatkhana after Jamati ceremonies
  • Care for the Eldery, Seniors Got Talent at Barrie Jamatkhana from 11am-2pm
  • Movie and Dinner at Kingston Jamatkhana after Jamati ceremonies
  • Mystical Evening of Rhythm and Soul at Richmond Hill Jamatkhana after Jamati ceremonies
  • Shaan-e-Ali devotional program at Unionville Jamatkhana after Jamati ceremonies

We hope to see you there!

Income Tax Information Sessions

Start Date:
Friday, February 2, 2024
Start Time:
After Jamati Ceremonies

Join us on February 2 at Unionville Jamatkhana after Jamati ceremonies to learn about the various benefits available when you file your taxes. Newcomers and international students are encouraged to attend.

Town Hall with the Council for Northeast Ontario

Start Date:
Friday, January 26, 2024
Start Time:
After Jamati Ceremonies
Location:
Ottawa HQ

Join us for an open forum, in a town hall format, with President Mirshahi and other Jamati leaders of the Northeast Ontario Council on Friday, January 26 after Jamati ceremonies at Ottawa Jamatkhana. The session will be interactive and will include a Question & Answer period.  Multi-faith family members are warmly encouraged to attend.

Circle of Support Volunteers for Northeast Ontario Region

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of newcomers? Do you believe in the power of community and support? Become a Circle of Support Volunteer and be a guiding light for both our existing Jamat and newcomers in Northeast Ontario!

Please register online.

Salgirah Commemorations in Northeast Ontario

Start Date:
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Start Time:
8:00 PM ET
Location:
Northeast Ontario Jamatkhanas

On Saturday, December 9, we invite you to join us for Voices of One Jamat, an evening dedicated to devotional recitations, setting the tone for Salgirah.

On Saturday, December 16, after the Jamati ceremonies, Northeast Ontario Jamatkhanas will host Salgirah commemorations. Multi-faith family members are warmly invited to join us for this joyful occasion, where we will enjoy delicious dinner as #OneJamat.

Save the dates and come together to commemorate Mawlana Hazar Imam's 87th birthday with us!

 

Imamat Day Celebration - Dinner and Raas

Start Date:
Saturday, July 15, 2023
Start Time:
After Jamati Ceremonies
Location:
Ottawa HQ
 

The Jamat is warmly invited to participate in the following upcoming Imamat Day celebrations:

  • Saturday, July 15: Imamat Day Celebration Jaman and Dandia Raas Program will be held after the Jamati ceremonies. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Ottawa Navroz Celebrations

The Jamat is warmly invited to participate in the following upcoming Navroz celebrations:

  • Saturday, March 18: Navroz Celebration Jaman and Dandia Raas Program will be held after the Jamati ceremonies. 

Navroz Mubarak Message

On behalf of all NE Ontario Jamati institutions and Jamati and Majalis Mukhi Kamadia Sahebs and Mukhiani Kamadiani Sahebas, we wish you and your families a heartfelt Navroz Mubarak.  

As the start of the New Year, Navroz is a time of spiritual renewal, physical rejuvenation, hope and optimism. It gives us the opportunity to both reflect on the past year, and look forward to the year ahead. 

This past year is especially significant as it marked 50 years of the Jamat’s strong presence in Canada. As we reflect on the achievements of the Jamat up until this point, let us also celebrate what is to come.  This year we welcomed many new Jamati members arriving from around the world to Canada. Let us do what we can do to support and welcome them. Let us offer gratitude for the diversity and strength this brings to the Jamat. 

Let us also not forget the many Jamats around the world who are facing situations of political, social and geographic instability. Let us provide support whenever we can, and offer prayers for peace and security. 

We would also like to take this opportunity to express gratitude to the Jamat and all our volunteers who continue to give of their time and resources. It is your energy, your generosity, and your compassion that keeps the Jamat healthy, happy and united. 

Finally, let us offer shukrana to our beloved Imam for his unwavering guidance and support. 

We wish each and every one of you a joyful and fulfilling Navroz Day. May you, your families and your loved ones be blessed with immense barakah, good health, prosperity, peace, spiritual understanding and the alleviation of all your difficulties.

Navroz Mubarak!

New Year's Message from the Council for Ottawa and Committee for Northeast Ontario

The Council for Ottawa and Committee for Northeast Ontario wishes you all a very Happy New Year, and a friendly reminder to complete the Canadian Jamati Survey by Sunday, January 29.

If you would like assistance in completing the survey, please call 1-888-536-3599.