Eid ul-Fitr Announcement 1443-2022

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All praise is for Allah Almighty. May the peace and blessing be upon the Messenger of Allah, his family, the faithful companions, and all those who follow them. Based on the moon sighting information consistent with the global moon sighting criterion, the council of Imams of Ottawa-Gatineau, hereby, confirms that there were no credible moon sighting reports on Saturday, 29th … Read More

What You Need to Know about Ramadan 2022 at Masjid ar-Rahmah

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  Assalamu alaykum, Ramadan Mubarak! Alhamdulillah, we are blessed to have been able to witness Ramadan again this year. Thanks to lifting restrictions, many of us will be able to gather at the masjid this year to take part in Taraweeh prayers, weekend Iftars and daily worship. However, keeping ourselves and those around us safe is our top priority.   In … Read More

Community Update from Ottawa Public Health

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May 12 Expansion of eligibility and availability of antiviral treatments  The Province of Ontario has recently expanded eligibility for COVID-19 antiviral treatments for people with symptoms who are at higher risk of severe COVID-19. These treatments must be taken within the first five days of symptom onset. Antiviral treatments, such as paxlovid, are given to adults who are at higher … Read More

Annual Report to our Community

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Patience. Resilience. Strength of character. These words capture the hard work, emotional toil, and adversity we all experienced during this unprecedented time in our lives. This past year has shown us that no one can succeed on their own. We all need to rely on each other; through our families, neighbourhoods, and the greater community. When we band together, we … Read More

Muslim Community Statement on the London Car Attack

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(French message will follow) The United Muslim Organizations of Ottawa Gatineau (UMO-OG) and the Ottawa-Gatineau Muslim community are heartbroken and outraged after the horrific attack on a Muslim family in London, Ontario. We call for justice following this tragic and senseless act. On Sunday, June 6, a Muslim family went out for a walk. Their lives were tragically cut short … Read More