Temporary Suspension of all Jamatkhana Ceremonies in York, Windsor and Peterborough Jamatkhanas
In response to new public health regulations announced today by the Government of Ontario, Jamatkhana ceremonies will be temporarily suspended at the following Jamatkhanas after the completion of evening ceremonies on Sunday, December 13th, 2020:
- Richmond Hill
- Unionville
- Windsor
Additionally, Jamatkhana ceremonies at the following Jamatkhana are being temporarily suspended after the completion of evening ceremonies on Sunday, December 13th, 2020 due to increasing COVID-19 risks in the region as well as due to many murids travelling from other jurisdictions to attend this Jamatkhana:
- Peterborough
This suspension applies to all morning, evening and weekend ceremonies - with no exceptions. All other Jamatkhanas continue to operate as before until further notice.
As per Government health and safety guidelines, the Jamat is reminded to refrain from travelling from Toronto, Peel, York and Windsor to other regions to attend Jamatkhana. This is to minimize risk and protect the health and safety of all Jamati members.
Jamati members are strongly encouraged to follow public health guidelines and not to have social gatherings with anyone outside their household.
When leaving your home, please be very careful in properly masking, keeping at least a 2-metre distance from others and using hand sanitizer often.
Also, please remember:
- If you are feeling unwell, see your doctor or call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000
- If you need information or support, call the Jamati Access Line at 1-888-536-3599
We will continue to monitor the situation, and, working closely with our public health professionals, to keep the Jamat informed of any new developments.
For regular and important updates, please continue to check the Al-Akhbar, the iiCanada app, and the regional TheIsmaili Facebook and Instagram pages. Members of the Jamat are reminded only to use official sources for communication and to refrain from circulating messages from private sources.
We know that this is a challenging time for all of us, and we pray for the health and safety of the Jamat and look forward to the resumption of Jamatkhana ceremonies.
Thank you for your support and understanding.
