Christchurch enters COVID-19 Alert Level 2
August 12, 2020
As-salamu alaykum.New Zealand is at COVID-19 Alert Level 2 and Auckland is at Alert Level 3 from today at midday for three days. The country is focusing on reducing the virus in New Zealand.
What this means in Canterbury:
Schools and education facilities are openBu...
Jummah Salat Announcement for 29 May
May 28, 2020
Announcement from Mohammed Abdi Jama (President Muslim Association of Canterbury) and Shiekh Gamal Fouda (Imam Masjid AN-NUR).
From Friday 29 May, Masjid AN-NUR (Al Noor Mosque) will open for all salat prayers. Insha’Allah we shall perform Jummah Salat as well.
Under COVID...
Burial and Janazah Guidelines
May 6, 2020
Latest update for Level 3
Can Imams and other religious leaders visit people and perform last rites personally in hospitals and hospice facilities during Level 3? And can they officiate at funeral gatherings personally?
Funeral directors will work with Muslim communities to identify people who can ca...
Level 3 updates for the Canterbury Muslim Community
April 28, 2020
The government has released specific information for the Muslim community during Level 3 including what to do during Ramadan.Please see an excerpt of the information below:Can Muslims extend their bubbles, or gather up to 10 people during Ramadan?Unfortunately, it is not pos...
New domestic abuse awareness campaign for communities across Canterbury and New Zealand.
April 17, 2020
Who is Hussain – Christchurch is proud to have collaborated with Canterbury Resilience Foundation to bring together Christchurch community leaders from a range of diverse backgrounds for a new domestic violence campaign.
Seeing the spike in incidents around New Zeala...