TORONTO Last year, the pandemic upended many religious gatherings across Canada, with Canadian Muslims turning to technology to observe Ramadan a month traditionally filled with seeing loved ones. But with this being the second virtual Ramadan in a row, believers are much more prepared to rely on video calls for online gatherings, games and breaking their day-long fasts together. And this year, activism and COVID-19 vaccines are top of mind. “We re encouraging our members to, you know, first and foremost to protect their health and actually get the vaccine,” Hassaan Shahid told CTVNews.ca in a phone interview, echoing Muslim doctors who are encouraging fellow believers to get the COVID-19 shot.
TORONTO Last year, the pandemic upended many religious gatherings across Canada, with Canadian Muslims turning to technology to observe Ramadan a month traditionally filled with seeing loved ones. But with this being the second virtual Ramadan in a row, believers are much more prepared to rely on video calls for online gatherings, games and breaking their day-long fasts together. And this year, activism and COVID-19 vaccines are top of mind. “We re encouraging our members to, you know, first and foremost to protect their health and actually get the vaccine,” Hassaan Shahid told CTVNews.ca in a phone interview, echoing Muslim doctors who are encouraging fellow believers to get the COVID-19 shot.