February 28, 2022
Assalamu Alaikum,
With the recent update from the Province of Ontario, Insha’Allah PIC will be shifting back to “no capacity limit and no proof of vaccine requirement.”
Effective Tuesday March 01, 2022 (Fajr), Musallis will be allowed to pray shoulder to shoulder without any vaccination requirements.
Fajar Iqama: 6:00AM
Dhur Iqama: 12:45PM
Asr Iqama: 4:45PM
Maghrib Iqama: Sunset + 5 minutes
Isha Iqama: 7:50PM
Please visit the link (Province of Ontario) for more details:
https://covid-19.ontario.ca/public-health-measures
Reminder:
For updated Jummah Schedule, please visit www.masjid.ca
For any further inquiries, please contact us at [email protected]
Jazak’Allah u Khair
Management
Pickering Islamic Centre
June 30, 2021
Effective June 30, PIC will be reopening with the 25% capacity allowance for all prayers and programs.
For Jummah registation, please click here
June 11, 2021
Effective June 11, PIC will be reopening with the 15% capacity allowance for all prayers and programs.
For Jummah registation, please click here
April 18, 2021
Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu
In accordance with the new mandate by the Provincial Government announced last Friday limiting religious gatherings, we are sorry to inform you that Pickering Islamic Centre will be closed after midnight on Sunday, April 18, 2021, until further notice. As announced earlier, there will be no second taraweeh prayer on Sunday night.
This is a very painful decision and one that was not taken lightly. Our COVID response team reviewed all the options and responses from other masajid over the weekend and concluded this is the only viable option given logistical and safety constraints, and one that is necessary in order to curb the spread of COVID.
While our centre will be closed, inshaAllah we will continue to run our online programs as scheduled. Please visit www.masjid.ca/programs for more details.
At present, we will continue to offer Funeral and Nikah services by appointment only with a maximum capacity of 10 people.
This is an incredibly challenging time for our community, but we remain hopeful in the Mercy of Allah Subhanahu wa'tala.
JazakAllah-u-Khair
Management
Pickering Islamic Centre
www.masjid.ca
Durham Region Effective Thursday, April 08, 2021 in
Stay Home Order
For more info: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/zones-and-restrictions
April 08, 2021
Assalamu Alaikum,
As per government directives, Durham region will be entering into Stay Home Order on Thursday April 08, 2021. Accordingly, effective Thursday morning Pickering Islamic Centre has made arrangements at the masjid with limited capacity for 5 daily prayers including Jummah prayers. Please register through our website for Friday prayers.
All previous rules will apply, including social distancing, mask usage, and bringing your own prayer mats. As always, please do not come to the masjid if you are exhibiting symptoms, have traveled outside Canada in the last 14 days, or have come in contact with someone who tested positive.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the masjid!
Please visit the Ontario website for more details.
Durham Region Effective Tuesday, Feb 16, 2021 in
Contro - Red
For more info: https://www.durhamregion.com/news-story/10326281-durham-covid-19-stay-at-home-order-to-be-lifted-feb-16/
February 15, 2021
Assalamu Alaikum,
As per government directives, Durham region will be entering into red zone on Tuesday February 16, 2021. Accordingly, effective Tuesday morning Pickering Islamic Centre has made arrangements to re-open the masjid with limited capacity for 5 daily prayers including Jummah prayers. Please register through our website for Friday prayers.
All previous rules will apply, including social distancing, mask usage, and bringing your own prayer mats. As always, please do not come to the masjid if you are exhibiting symptoms, have traveled outside Canada in the last 14 days, or have come in contact with someone who tested positive.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the masjid!
Organized public events, social gatherings and religious services, rites and ceremonies
PIC Management
Durham Region Effective Saturday, Dec 26, 2020 in
Lockdown
For more info: https://www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-response-framework-keeping-ontario-safe-and-open#red
Organized public events, social gatherings and religious services, rites and ceremonies
Durham Region Effective Monday, Nov 23, 2020 in
Control – red
For more info: https://www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-response-framework-keeping-ontario-safe-and-open#red
Organized public events, social gatherings and religious services, rites and ceremonies
PIC – Masjid Usman Reopening Guidelines
Published June 10, 2020
As per City guidelines, the PIC will adapt a Multi-phased plan to re-open the masjid:
Starting from Friday prayers on June 12, 2020, PIC will open for all prayers, Insha’Allah.
We strongly suggest that you have a self-test by visiting the following:
Link: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/
The following safety measures will be in effect and strictly enforced:
This document may be modified in compliance with the Govt directive updates. For questions, if any please call PIC Administrator or email him at: [email protected]
Reopening Guidelines - Click Here
The PIC-Masjid Usman Covid-19 Safety Plan outlines the details and procedures in accordance with the Ministry of Health. The plan explains the duties and responsibilities of each department and its respective team members. The plan covers the areas of communication, screening tools, risk management, potential case safety protocol, and other resourceful links. In addition, the plan collects data from its visitors, employees, and other on-site workers for contact tracing in case of a outbreak or probable case.
Pickering Islamic Centre takes priority in educating and spreading awareness in people to keep themselves current with the Covid-19 government guidance. To do so, the following departments will be communicating relevant information to all concerned:
To find out if people/students are healthy when they come to PIC, we will ask everyone basic questions about their physical health and symptoms using the provincial check list of Covid-19 screening tools.
Transmission of virus is the risk we are taking by keeping our doors open. To minimize the risk, we have the following control measurements in place.
If someone shows symptoms or is suspected of a potential case, a designated safe isolation area is available in our facility and a checklist with the procedures of what to do is available for all levels of staff/principals.
Isolation - School
Contact including contact tracing information for local public health unit:
Administrator and Principals to update and inform necessary stakeholders within the school and the community while maintaining confidentiality of the ill individual.
No personal information will be made public. As cases for students or staff members are resolved, we will update the COVID-19 advisory section of our website to remove information about these cases.
Regular school functions can continue unless directed otherwise by the local Public Health Department. Notice of any closures of religious services, classes, cohorts or schools will be posted on our website: www.masjid.ca/organization/covid-19-advisory
Administrator will establish regular check-ins with the principal and coordinator about how they are coping with the new changes and any new practices they may have noticed at work. Weekly input will be received from them.
Areas for New Information
The above check-in must be established by:
It is a high priority that this plan works:
A team consisting of the following members will ensure that reviews are done and inputs are received, if any. The team will also evaluate how things are working and for adapting the plan if there are any better/easier ways to do them.
All communication to take place via Zoom or emails. Any changes to be communicated to all concerned through social media, website, and signage.