Welcome to Akram Jomaa

The largest Islamic Centre in Western Canada!

The Akram Jomaa is a faith-based Islamic Centre located in Calgary, Alberta, and we are the largest Islamic Centre in Western Canada. We operate under the Muslim Community Foundation of Calgary charitable organization. Akram Jomaa caters to over 25,000 Muslims in the Calgary Northeast vicinity.

Announcement

The Akram Jomaa Islamic Centre (AJIC) will be hosting one (1) Friday prayer at 1:30 PM. The Alberta Government has lifted the capacity limits for places of worship. As such, AJIC is able to host a larger number of people at one time. Masks are no longer mandatory.

We kindly ask that you be respectful towards our volunteers and security team. We appreciate everyone's patience and look forward to a full Masjid on Fridays!

What We Offer

Knowledge

A crucial component of every Muslim’s journey is knowledge. Learn more about Islam and its teachings.

Spirituality

Strengthening your imam by seeking the satisfaction of Allah by practicing the Islamic faith. Subscribe and join us in upcoming events or classes to learn more about Islam.

Community

Those that pray and fast together, stick together, we at Akram Jomaa as a community invite you to join our dedicated team of volunteers to share your time, skills and energy!

Service

Being in service to others is the duty of every Muslim. Marriage, counseling, and funeral services are available.

Donation

Akram Jomaa depends on your support,
help our community grow.

Chat with an Imam

Have a question? In need of some Islamic guidance? Now you can book an appointment to chat with one of our counseling Imams, where you will get the opportunity to discuss your problems privately and seek the best Islamic advice or assistance.

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Special Needs & Disabilities

Akram Jomaa Islamic Center is proud to be certified by MUHSEN and is committed to supporting MUHSEN in their efforts to help families with Special Needs.

MUHSEN, Muslims Understanding and Helping Special Education Needs, certifies Masajid which work towards accommodating special needs community members. Please do your part as follows:

We want to know the requirements of Special Need Families in our community. If you have a family member with Special Needs, please click on the link below to fill out a Needs Assessment Survey. All responses are confidential and will only be provided to the Muhsen team.

Assessment Survey – https://muhsen.org/need-survey/

As a silver-certified masjid, that means, we:

• Offer accessible parking spaces

• Have wheelchair accessible entrances

• Provide restroom and wudu accessibility

• Host a Khutbah (Friday sermon) on disability at least once a year

• Host a disability awareness event at the masjid at least twice a year

• Have a dedicated special-needs facilitator for the masjid

• Have information about masjid programming accessible on masjid website and social media

• (Via Muhsen) Have a needs assessment survey of the masjid community

• Provide wheelchair accessibly through ramps and elevator throughout the facility
For more information and resources, please visit the Muhsen Website(www.muhsen.org)

QUICK FACTS

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Muslims & growing

Our Centre as the largest Islamic Centre in Western Canada serves over 25,000 Muslims in the Northeast vicinity.

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Ethnicities

Our Muslim community cover more than five dozen different nationalities with origins in Asia, Africa, America, Europe and Oceania.

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Muslims & counting

Today, over a million Muslims account for the total Canadian population, making Islam the fastest growing religion in Canada.

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Attendees

Over 2,500 Muslim men and women attend the weekly Friday prayer (Salat Jumma) congregation.

Contact Info

Akram Jomaa Islamic Centre

2624 39th Ave NE,
Calgary, AB T1Y 5V7

(403) 291-0222
info@akramjomaa.com

Masjid Hours

Sunday-Saturday
6:00 am – 11:00 pm

Office Hours

Tuesday-Friday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

*We are closed on weekends and statutory holidays

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