Masjid Al-Iman - Victoria, BC

Masjid Al-Iman is Victoria's primary mosque and a vibrant hub for the local Muslim community. It is a welcoming space for Muslims from diverse backgrounds to pray, learn, and grow together in faith. Reconstructed and opened in 2010, it represents the growth and resilience of Victoria's Muslim population, which has flourished from a small group into a thriving community of over 1,500 people.

Key features

Daily and Friday prayers: The mosque is open for all five daily prayers and holds congregational Friday prayers (Jumuah), with multiple nearby locations for overflow crowds.

Inclusive community: Serving a diverse Muslim population, the mosque welcomes people from various nationalities and backgrounds to pray together behind one imam.

Extensive family services: It caters to the needs of the entire family with dedicated facilities and programs for children, youth, women, and seniors.

Separate sisters' facilities: The mosque includes a dedicated entrance and a women-only prayer space on the second floor.

Community engagement: The mosque actively engages with the wider community through events like open houses, promoting interfaith dialogue, and hosting various discussions.

Robust educational programs: The Masjid Al-Iman Madrasa offers programs for children, focusing on memorization of the Quran, prayer, and Islamic values in a nurturing environment.

Active social welfare: The mosque provides social services, including assistance to refugees and families in need, as well as marital services and counselling.

Thoughtful design: The unique mihrab design, with the mimbar carved into the niche, is an innovative space-saving feature designed to accommodate more worshippers during busy times.