Springtime religious gatherings proceed in B.C. for first time since pandemic began
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With the highly contagious Omicron subvariant BA.2 circulating, organizers are still concerned about COVID-19 spread.
For the first time in two years, springtime religious and cultural celebrations are back on and plans are underway to gather in person for Easter, Vaisakhi and Ramadan.
But with the highly contagious Omicron subvariant BA.2 still circulating, organizers are still concerned about COVID-19 spread.
Ramadan is underway until May 1, with mosques open on weekends and after sundown.
The Baitur Rahman Mosque in Delta, B.C., will mark the annual observance with hundreds in their prayer hall.
People will bring their own prayer mats, and Imam Umran Bhatti said they won’t be breaking their daily fast with the usual buffet dinner.
“We have prepared (meal) kits already, so in the box, you will have many different items available … the rice, the dessert, the water bottle,” Bhatti said.
“I was very happy and joyful that God has given us the opportunity to pass through this month of Ramadan, but share this with other members … because Islam is all about unity.”
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