(CBC) Some Calgary mosques have begun broadcasting a call to prayer over loudspeakers for the first time, to boost morale over Ramadan since large gatherings have been cancelled due to COVID-19.
The Al Madinah Calgary Islamic Assembly was the first to do so from its Green Dome location mosque in the northeast last Thursday, soon followed by the Akram Jomaa Islamic Centre, the Calgary Southwest Masjid and the Al-Hedaya Islamic Centre of Northeast Calgary.
“May Allah bless the entire city council, bylaw officers, Coun. George Chahal, [Alberta Community and Social Services Minister Rajan] Sawhney and the community. May this COVID-19 disappear and everyone safe again. Thank you for the kindness and consideration. God bless Calgary. Love Calgary. Ramadan Mubarak,” the Al Madinah Calgary Islamic Assembly tweeted Thursday.
