Changes to Jamatkhana Attendance Process in Ontario

The Council for Ontario is pleased to inform the Jamat that recent changes to government regulations will allow for significantly increased capacity in Ontario Jamatkhanas. Beginning with morning Jamati ceremonies on Monday, November 15:

• A vaccine passport system will be in place whereby proof of vaccination and personal identification will be required to attend all Jamatkhanas in Ontario with the exception of social halls in certain Jamatkhanas. This will allow for increased capacity in all our Jamatkhanas.
• There will be designated Jamatkhanas where members of the Jamat who do not have their vaccine passport will be able to attend in Jamatkhana space set up in the social halls.
• Confirmed allocations from the Jamatkhana Registration system will NO LONGER be required to attend Jamatkhanas in Ontario. Jamati members may attend Jamatkhana on a first-come, first-served basis.

We are grateful to the Government of Ontario for these adjustments, allowing for a significant step forward in our return to normalcy, especially for the Ontario Jamat where capacity has been restricted over the past 20 months. We will continue to monitor government and public health guidelines for any further impacts on the operations of our Jamatkhanas.

Also, we encourage members of the Jamat who are eligible but have yet to obtain their vaccinations to do so. Please reach out to the Medical Advisory Services team via the ACCESS Line for any questions or guidance you may require.

We thank members of the Jamat for their incredible co-operation and support.

Vaccine Passport

• Proof of vaccination can be either:
  • A vaccine receipt (printed or electronic)
  • An enhanced vaccine certificate that includes a QR code (printed or electronic)
• Personal identification must also be shown, along with proof of vaccination, to establish the identity of the vaccinated individual:
  • Photo ID is not required
  • Your ID must include your name and date of birth

Jamatkhanas Where a Vaccine Passport IS Required

• All Jamatkhanas in Ontario will require vaccine passports with the exception of social halls in the 5 designated Jamatkhanas below.

Jamatkhana Social Halls Where a Vaccine Passport IS NOT Required

• Social Hall Headquarters 
• Social Hall East York
• Social Hall Scarborough
• Social Hall Meadowvale
• Social Hall Kitchener
• All safety and public health protocols will continue to be in place for these Jamatkhanas - there will be no changes to existing safety protocols.

Regardless of which Jamatkhana or Jamatkhana social hall is attended:

• Confirmed allocations from the Jamatkhana Registration system will no longer be required to attend
• The wearing of masks, physical distancing, and hand sanitization will continue to be required

For Assistance

• Jamati members who would like information about getting their vaccines or who would like help can call the ACCESS line at 1-888-536-3599, reach out to Mukhi Kamadia/Mukhiani Kamadiani, or contact their local Aga Khan Health Board members.

Not Yet Vaccinated?

• Eligible members of the Jamat who have not yet received their COVID-19 vaccinations are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. You can book your vaccine appointment online.

Questions?

• Do you have additional questions? Please see the FAQ's for more details.