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An online panel Saturday evening worked to encourage Calgary-area Muslims to get immunized against COVID-19.
A prominent local faith leader and an epidemiologist took part in the panel, called “I Don’t Trust the COVID Vaccine,” aiming to give Muslims details they need to make an informed decision on the vaccine while combating hesitancy and misinformation.
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Calgary Imam Sheikh Fayaz Tilly said Muslims can receive a vaccine during the holy month of Ramadan without breaking fast. He added all ingredients in the vaccines are halal, meaning it is permissible in Islam faith.