About RICO
Richmond Islamic Community - Ottawa
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Welcome to RICO Richmond Islamic Community Ottawa RICO is a diverse and rapidly growing Muslim community located south of Stittsville, west of Barrhaven. Our mission is building and sustaining a healthy and thriving muslim community integrated within our Canadian society, drawing wisdom and guidance from the Qur’an and Sunnah (teachings of Allah’s prophets and messengers, the last being Prophet Muhammad ﷺ), while nurturing and upholding impeccable character through spiritual and educational development.
Our History
RICO has been a hub for the Muslim community in the Richmond area, since its founding in Ramadan 2023, while searching for a prayer space to host nightly congregational prayers (Taraweeh). By the grace of Allah, the council at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church granted us access to use their community hall attached to the sanctuary at 3529 McBean St, and to this day, we continue to call this location our sacred prayer space (musalla) and community gathering venue. Since 2023, the muslim community has almost doubled in number and continues to grow.
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Leading our community with dedication and wisdom
Our Dedicated Volunteers
The Richmond Islamic Community thrives thanks to the dedication and service of a diverse group of individuals who are committed to the welfare and growth of their community. This group includes a mix of volunteers and appointed members who work tirelessly to ensure that the community's needs are met and its values upheld.
Board of Directors
This team sets the spiritual and administrative direction of the community, overseeing religious services and educational programs.
Volunteers
None of this would be possible without the backbone of the community—the volunteers. These individuals come from all walks of life and contribute in various capacities, from preparing venues and cooking meals to offering educational tutoring and providing transportation for those in need.
Together, these devoted individuals create a dynamic and inclusive atmosphere, ensuring the Richmond Islamic Community not only sustains its operations but also grows and evolves in service to its members and the surrounding area.