In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Edmonton’s Ismaili Muslim community is giving back. It’s through a national volunteer initiative called Ismaili CIVIC, which supports Canadians during the month of Ramadan. “The current health crisis has brought this opportunity — has presented us with this to sort of highlight the ethics and values of our faith,” Ismaili CIVIC volunteer Latif Haji said.
Volunteers in Edmonton collected roughly 2,500 pounds of food for the Edmonton Food Bank and have sewn more than 1000 masks for those in need.
Those efforts were celebrated Saturday, marking the end of Ramadan. “I just feel overwhelmed with their generosity,” said Zahra Somani, president of the Edmonton Ismaili Council. “Eid is a time of celebration of