British Columbia Jamatkhanas Re-opening

The Council for British Columbia is pleased to advise the Jamat of the planned re-opening of Jamatkhanas using a cautious and measured approach.

Jamati ceremonies will resume as of Sunday, May 30.

Additionally, the following Social Halls will be opened in addition to Jamatkhana spaces:

• Darkhana
• Headquarters
• Richmond

Seat allocation will be made daily for these Social Halls and will be indicated when the Jamat receives their allocation email.

Jamati members who have been allocated to the Social Hall in the above Jamatkhanas will have a separate process than those in the Prayer Hall. The Social Halls will have separate check-in lines, entrances, cloak rooms, and washrooms from that of the Prayer Halls.

Please attend one of the upcoming Town Hall sessions to learn more about the re-opening.

Jamatkhana capacity will initially be limited. Using careful monitoring and based on input from public health officials and health professionals, capacity will gradually be adjusted as circumstances evolve.

If you have already registered to attend Jamatkhana through the Jamatkhana Registration site, you do not need to take any further action - the registration system will inform you once a spot becomes available.

Only Jamati members with allocated spots will be able to attend Jamatkhana.

Please note that whether or not you have received a COVID vaccination, all those attending Jamatkhana will be required to:

• Wear a mask at all times inside and outside Jamatkhana.
• Keep a minimum 2-metre distance from others not in your household.
• Sanitize hands frequently.
• Avoid gathering in groups or socializing.

Please consult the Canada Jamatkhana Re-opening Page for the latest information on registration details, health and safety precautions, and more.   

Please check for updates through the 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 understanding and support, and we look forward to seeing you soon.