Muslim Society expects mosque expansion to be complete in time for Ramadan
Work to develop Charlottetown’s mosque is anticipated to be full in time for the beginning of Ramadan on April 2.
A brand new addition will develop the prayer house and permit for a number of lecture rooms within the basement, mentioned Najam Chishti, president of the Muslim Society of P.E.I.
He mentioned the shortage of house, in addition to limits on gatherings as a consequence of COVID made it troublesome to accommodate everybody.
“Now there shall be extra individuals who can be part of the congregations, particularly on Fridays,” he mentioned.
“Half of them have been praying exterior, even in winter, even in snow they have been bringing their very own mats.”
Chisti mentioned the enlargement will even enable courses and occasions to be held on-site as a substitute of at a rented group house.
“Now there will be extra packages for the kids,” he mentioned. “Hopefully there shall be extra packages for the women that may come and train locally corridor downstairs.”
One of many ultimate steps, the set up of carpet, is going on this week.
