For the first time in its history, the oldest mosque in Vancouver will begin broadcasting its evening call to prayer over loudspeakers for the remainder of Ramadan, in order to provide a sense of community during the pandemic. WATCH | The mosque sounds the call to prayer at dusk every night during Ramadan:The oldest mosque in Vancouver has begun broadcasting its evening call to prayer over loudspeakers for Ramadan, in order to provide a sense of community during the pandemic. The mosque would usually be a place of community during Ramadan, packed "floor to ceiling" with people praying, feasting and gathering together — especially for Maghrib, the sunset prayer. Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart said he was "pleased" an agreement was reached quickly, in time for the final days of Ramadan. Khan said Al Masjid Al Jamia, founded in 1963, will be the first mosque in the city to do the same.

Source: CBC News May 12, 2020 16:06 UTC