The COVID-19 pandemic severely limited seniors’ involvement in their local mosques. Mosques are spaces where seniors congregate to find spiritual comfort and social support. Leadership at Al-Rashid Mosque in Edmonton, Alberta, reported a decline in the wellbeing of seniors during the pandemic. This one-year project began in April of 2021 with the primary goal of supporting Muslim seniors in the local
Community. This report provides an overview of the findings from the survey and interviews and a summary of the activities completed to date with Al-Rashid Ladies Seniors Group.
Authors
Salma, J. (PI), Jones, C. A., Tong, H., Salami, B. O., Khan, S., Karout, S., Abdi, K., Ben Mabrouk, E., Rehmani, A. I., Laaouad, C. L., & Zhao, T.
Publication Date
2021