We have continuously served the Islamic community and have a lot more to contribute.
Canadian Islamic House
Canadian Islamic House (CIH) is one of the many mosques established in Canada. It is a strong center to support the Muslim community in Kitchener and the surrounding areas. CIH has exerted tremendous efforts to support you and establish a great position and service among the Muslim citizens of Kitchener and its surroundings.
WORSHIP AND COMMUNITY BONDS
Our Vision:
To be a holistic Islamic community focused on education, jurisprudence, and social activities.
Our Mission:
To provide an environment for spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical balance in accordance with the Qura’an and Sunnah.
Prayer Times
Today’s Date:
Fajr
Sunrise
Zuhr
Jummah 1
Jummah 2
01:30 pm
02:30 pm
Asr
Maghrib
Isha
Islamic Dates
Islamic Calendar 1446 AH
| Event | English Date | Hijri Date |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Hijira | July 7, 2024 | Muharram 1, 1446 AH |
| Lailat al Miraj | Jan 27, 2025 | Rajab 27, 1446 AH |
| Laylat al Baraat | Feb 14, 2025 | Sha'ban 15, 1446 AH |
| Ramadan (Start) | Mar 1, 2025 | Ramadan 1, 1446 AH |
| Eid-Ul-Fitr | Mar 30, 2025 | Shawwal 1, 1446 AH |
| Waqf Al Arafa | Jun 5, 2025 | Dhu'l-Hijjah 9, 1446 AH |
| Eid-Ul-Adha | Jun 6, 2025 | Dhu'l-Hijjah 10, 1446 AH |
Key Islamic Dates
Lailat al Miraj
Jan 27, 2025
Rajab 27, 1446 AH
Laylat al Baraat
Feb 14, 2025
Sha'ban 15, 1446 AH
Ramadan (Start)
Mar 1, 2025
Ramadan 1, 1446 AH
Eid-Ul-Fitr
Mar 30, 2025
Shawwal 1, 1446 AH
Waqf Al Arafa
Jun 5, 2025
Dhu'l-Hijjah 9, 1446 AH
Eid-Ul-Adha
Jun 6, 2025
Dhu'l-Hijjah 10, 1446 AH
Muharram
Jun 27, 2025
Muharram 1, 1446 AH
Islamic Calendar 1446 AH
Al-Hijira
July 7, 2024
Muharram 1, 1446 AH
Lailat al Miraj
Jan 27, 2025
Rajab 27, 1446 AH
Laylat al Baraat
Feb 14, 2025
Sha'ban 15, 1446 AH
Ramadan (Start)
Mar 1, 2025
Ramadan 1, 1446 AH
Eid-Ul-Fitr
Mar 30, 2025
Shawwal 1, 1446 AH
Waqf Al Arafa
Jun 5, 2025
Dhu'l-Hijjah 9, 1446 AH
Eid-Ul-Adha
Jun 6, 2025
Dhu'l-Hijjah 10, 1446 AH
Worship and Community Bonds
Our Guiding Principles:
- Follow the Qura’an and sunnah in our actions and words
- Acquire knowledge, develop empathy and then act
- Adapt with boundaries in mind
- Love for others what we love for ourselves and respect their choices
- Operate with excellence
- Support environmental & financial sustainability
- Maintain an extraordinary place to work, volunteer and visit
Worship and Community Bonds
Our Competitive Advantage:
- Location & sizes of facilities
- Education (Dawah Program, Qura’an Hifz Program, Sunday Biweekly Social Program ) and more
- Ideology/Madhab diverse
- Community Sustainable Social services and collaborations
- Community, public & government relations
Worship and Community Bonds
Our Leaders:
- Transparent
- Demonstrate unwavering integrity
- Inspire the will to excel
- Work effectively in teams
- Show excellent judgment
- Make an impact
- Build for the future
Community Services
Islamic Consultation:
The Canadian Islamic House now offers one-on-one sessions with the Imam, providing tailored guidance and support to Muslim families, individuals, youth, and new Muslims. These sessions cover a variety of services, such as Islamic rulings (Fatwas) on inheritance, preparing Islamic Wills, calculating Zakat, and more. The Imam also offers confidential advice for those facing personal challenges, including peer pressure, spiritual struggles, depression, obsessions, pre-marital concerns, marital conflicts, or domestic abuse. Where necessary, the Imam collaborates with the Muslim Resource Centre to address issues with legal implications. While walk-ins are accommodated, scheduling a 45-minute appointment is highly recommended to ensure timely and dedicated attention.
To book an appointment with the imam please click below to send us an email:
Life Counselling:
Family and Relationship Spiritual Counselling is available and provided by our certified Life Coach and Spiritual Counsellor Sr. Yasmine Mohamed. Sr. Yasmine provides spiritual support and assistance with the preservation of family relations who may be facing marital difficulties, marriage/relationship breakdowns or challenges. All sessions are completely confidential. Sr. Yasmine has been serving the tri-cities of KWC, and the GTA for more than 15 years, successfully counselling and supporting families, couples and individuals through their challenges whilst improving their religious relationships goals with God.
To book a session with Sr. Yasmine, please click below:
Getting Married At CIH
There are three steps to getting married:
- Obtain a Marriage License from the City of Kitchener.
- A registered Imam officiates the marriage and signs the Marriage License.
- The Imam then mails the signed Marriage License to Service Ontario, where it is officially registered.
Obtaining a Marriage License
To obtain a marriage license, please click here. Ensure Part 1 and Part 2 of the license are correctly filled out.
Bring the marriage license within 90 days of it being issued to the mosque for the Nikah ceremony.
Other Service Fees
Marriage Officiating Fees (in-town marriages; out of town mileage fees will be added extra)
- $350
Administration Fees; Imam's Office & Lobby
- $150
If you have any questions, please email us:
Islamic Marriage Requirements
- The groom
- The bride
- Bride’s Islamic guardian (wali)
- Two witnesses
- Marriage License
Logistics for the Marriage Ceremony
The exact location of the marriage ceremony is the Imam's office. You may reserve the Prayer Hall or the Gym for an additional fee (as outlined in point 03 above). Please make it a priority to arrive at the appointed time for the marriage ceremony.
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