Assalamualaikum,
Message to our community
As positive cases of Coronavirus-19 (Covid-19) have been identified in Ohio, the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati (ICGC) is taking this public health issue very seriously. The health of our community is our utmost priority, and we set forth the following reminders and recommendations.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has declared a state of emergency, as this declaration allows government agencies to efficiently coordinate responses. This does not equate to a state of panic.
The CDC and Ohio Department of Health have guidelines on best preventive measures. These include:
- Stay home if you are sick- keep in mind many of our attendees are elderly, an especially vulnerable population, so we should avoid exposing them
- Avoid contact with sick people
- Practice thorough and frequent hand washing, avoid hand shaking, touching faces, and practice good hygiene
- Get adequate rest, nutrition,and take care of personal well-being
ICGC will make every effort to clean the masjid thoroughly
ICGC will be providing soap, hand sanitizer, tissues, wipes throughout the campus
ICGC is working closely with public health recommendations and local experts to stay up to date on guidelines and implementing appropriate policies.
ICGC appreciates the community’s cooperation and understanding. Supplicate often- asking Allah SWT for His Protection
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As previously relayed, ensuring the well-being of our community is our utmost priority. We make ongoing duas to Allah SWT to keep our community safe and healthy inshaAllah.
ICGC leadership has been monitoring the global Corona virus outbreak closely. With the recent increased activity across the country, we have been exploring preventive measures in compliance with recommendations from the CDC and Ohio Department of Health.
As precautionary measures, ICGC will temporarily cancel all activities except for the congregational prayers. As always,
please stay home if you are sick
,
even for Jummah prayers, to avoid exposing others.
As such effective 3/11/2020, all activities except for congregational prayers, will be cancelled through 3/24/2020.
At that point, we will reassess the situation and decide accordingly. This will affect all programs including
Sunday School, Sunday School Quran Competition, Quran Connections, Hifdh program, Wednesday Khatiras, Ladies Halaqa, Basketball program, all sports activities, youth activities, Rahma Community Service programs, Social Services Face-to-Face Meetings, Civic Engagement, Tours/talks, social gatherings, etc
.
Please keep in mind this decision is
by no means a reason to panic, rather these are proactive, precautionary measures
to keep our community safe and healthy inshaAllah.
JazakAllah,
Amir Izhar
ICGC Board Chair
Henry Hane
ICGC Executive Director
Shaik Hossam Musa
ICGC Imam
