Calgary
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Plans moving ahead for new Muslim cemetery and funeral home east of Calgary
Imam Syed Soharwardy with the Al Madinah Calgary Islamic Assembly says a new cemetery would provide burial options for future generations, but some in the community have questioned the need for a second cemetery.
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One in custody after man armed with knife interrupts prayer at Calgary
Police said they responded to the Akram Jomaa Islamic Centre on 37 Ave N.E. after receiving a call around 12:10 p.m. to try to apprehend the man.
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Calgary mosque broadcasts call to prayer to help strengthen community
Its parent organization received permission from the city last week to broadcast the Adhan until the end of Ramadan later this month.
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Muslims ready for different Ramadan celebration
The traditional large gatherings for nightly prayer in communal mosques will not be taking place due to pandemic-related rules that limit the number of people allowed to gather anywhere, while the usual breaking of the fast parties will also be curtailed at the end of this year’s celebration.