Toronto Muslims ready to celebrate Ramadan together after COVID restrictions lifted
TORONTO — Mohsin Patel has been working hard to prepare a program that will be providing free meals for those in need during the month ofThe member of the mosque committee at the Mecca Islamic Center in east Toronto expects the weeks ahead to be fulfilling as Muslims gather to pray and eat together without any major COVID-19 restrictions for the first time in two years.
Ramadan, expected to begin Saturday based on the sighting of the new moon, will see Muslims around the world fast from dawn to sunset before breaking their fast with family and friends at a meal known as iftar in their homes or at their local mosque. Many will also join voluntary evening prayers, known as tarawihs, that are held only during the fasting month.
Some people will still choose to wear masks, and free masks will be offered at the mosque, he noted. The mosque is also advising those who are ill to stay home, Mohamed said. Nisa Homes, a charity that supports women and children experiencing domestic abuse, poverty or homelessness or seeking asylum, will be hosting charity iftars in several cities where individuals can offer donations while gathering to break their fast.
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