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We asked a handful of people in Ottawa about their Canada Day plans, as well as other thoughts about the country. This is what they said.

We asked a handful of people in Ottawa about their Canada Day plans, as well as other thoughts about the country. This is what they said.

"It's the faithful finish," said Mohammed Adi, president of the Ottawa Muslim Association. "You've got a month full of you practising faithfully and getting closer to your God, and this is a celebration." Mohammed Adi, president of the Ottawa Muslim Association, said it's been difficult for community members who haven't been able to gather during the pandemic.(Natalia Goodwin/CBC ) Adi said not being able to gather for Ramadan has taken its toll on the community. "People come to the mosque to vent, to relax, and they haven't been doing that for the whole month. So this is their opportunity, a...

Ottawa imam tests positive for COVID-19 — twice 'Distraught' over infecting his entire family with COVID-19 last fall, Majed Jarrar is now recovering from a second bout of the illness, and has had to scale back his involvement in the community. Social Sharing for CBC News · Imam Majed Jarrar tested positive for COVID-19, twice CBC News Ottawa10 hours ago 4:15After his whole family fell ill with the virus, the father of three says he feels torn between helping his congregation and protecting his kids.4:15 This First Person story is told in the words of Majed Jarrar, an Ottawa imam...