In celebration of Eid al-Fitr, Muslim communities in Edmonton have had to adapt due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Edmonton's Ismaili Muslim community is joining a national effort to give back during the holy month of Ramadan.

Ramadan is a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community for Muslims everywhere, but the annual celebration has seen changes due to coronavirus.

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Usually, the musical chant that ushers Muslims into their house of worship for prayer is prohibited under city noise bylaws. But across Canada, cities are allowing the call, or adhan, during the COVID-19 crisis, during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Ravi Hooda made the comment in reply to Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown, who announced a by-law would allow mosques to play daily calls to prayer over loudspeakers during Ramadan.

The Islamic call to prayer, adhan, means "to listen," and it summons Muslims for obligatory prayer, which takes place five times a day and is meant to bring people together.

"[The holy month] is so much about community, so during this global pandemic we have to re-imagine what Ramadan looks like."

"Everyone's really conscious of each other's mental health and really being proactive about making sure that we feel connected."