Jami Omar Mosque

What Jami Omar Mosque does

Jami Omar Mosque (Jami Omar Masjid) is a non-profit Sunni mosque and Islamic community center located at 572 Moodie Drive in Ottawa, Ontario. It serves the local Ottawa-area Muslim community by providing the full range of religious services — five daily prayers, Jumu'ah, Nikah (marriage) officiation, and funeral rites — alongside structured community programming including youth activities, a scholarship program, counseling, and seasonal educational sessions such as "Hearts of Iman." The organization also operates a banquet hall, gymnasium, fitness center (with a $15/month membership), and a library, functioning as a multi-purpose community hub rather than a prayer-only venue.

The mosque's business model is community-funded rather than commercially monetized. Operating revenue is drawn from a mix of recurring Zakat and Sadaqa donations (collectable year-round with a custom 20%-above-Zakat-rate tracking tool), non-Zakat general donations, fitness membership fees, and Banquet hall rentals. Capital projects, such as the 572 Moodie Townhome expansion, are funded through dedicated community fundraising campaigns with publicly stated goals (e.g., approximately $500K targeted). End-of-life logistics are coordinated with the Ottawa Muslim Cemetery, and the mosque also partners with external organizations — including the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation and First Aid Connect — extending its service surface beyond purely religious offerings.

The underlying technology footprint is minimal: a community website and an online donation portal powered by app.irm.io. There is no proprietary software, no commercial product, and no disclosed use of automation or data systems beyond donation processing. Strategically, the organization's recent moves — facility expansion, new health and educational partnerships, and the introduction of a scholarship program — indicate measured, programmatic growth rather than a pivot or transformation, consistent with a stable community institution diversifying its service mix.

Name

Jami Omar Mosque

Legal name

Jami Omar Masjid

Website

https://jamiomar.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jami Omar Mosque is a non-profit Sunni mosque and Islamic community center in Ottawa, Ontario, providing daily prayers, Nikah, funeral services, youth programs, a scholarship program, and fitness facilities funded largely by community Zakat and Sadaqa donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services and Community Center

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Community center
• Mosque services
• Funeral services
• Islamic education

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Community members make donations including Zakat (obligatory charity) and Sadaqa (voluntary charitable contributions). The mosque collects thousands of dollars annually in Zakat and Sadaqah donations for distribution to needy families and institutions according to Shariah guidelines.
2. Fitness Center Memberships: Fitness memberships available for $15 per month with a one-time $20 fee for access FOB and registration. Access exclusively for mosque community members.
3. Marriage (Nikah) Services: Nikah donation of $200 to the mosque plus $300 additional fee for city marriage registration.
4. Hall and Facility Rentals: Gymnasium hall and banquet facilities available for rental for community events, weddings, and special ceremonies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jami Omar Mosque is a community Islamic center offering religious services (daily prayers, Nikah marriage ceremonies, funeral services, family counseling), recreational facilities (banquet hall, gymnasium, separate men's and women's fitness center, library), youth programs, a post-secondary scholarship program, and collection/distribution of Zakat and Sadaqa charitable donations. Services are delivered in-person at the Ottawa mosque location, with online donation capabilities.

Product overview

Jami Omar Mosque operates as a community center offering religious services and facilities. Core offerings include Islamic marriage ceremonies (Nikah), funeral services, and family counseling. Facilities include a banquet hall (seating 300), gymnasium, fitness center, and library. The organization runs youth programs including gym sessions for boys and girls, and administers a post-secondary scholarship program for the National Capital Region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Banquet Hall

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves the local Ottawa Muslim community with daily prayer services, educational programs, and community support

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• First Aid ConnectminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2026First Aid Connect is a training partner of Canada's leading organizations in First Aid Training. They provide First Aid & CPR/AED training Level C certification courses at the Jami Omar facility.
• Queensway Carleton Hospital FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Jami Omar donated $5,000 to the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation to support healthcare facilities. The mosque intends to expand its contribution to the hospital going forward.
• Ottawa Muslim CemeterycoreOthersOttawa Muslim Cemetery at 1668 Manotick Station Rd handles burials. Jami Omar coordinates funeral services including body transport, Ghusal, and transportation to cemetery. Cemetery contact: 613-851-7444.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Islamic Relief Canada: Canadian humanitarian and Zakat collection/distribution organization. Comparable in the Zakat/Sadaqa collection-and-distribution function Jami Omar performs, though operating as a charity rather than a place of worship.

Regional players

• Calgary Islamic Centre: Long-standing Islamic center in Calgary providing prayers, education, and community services to Western Canada's Muslim population. Comparable operating model as a multi-service Islamic community hub but in a different Canadian market.
• Islamic Foundation of Toronto: Major Islamic community center in the Greater Toronto Area offering prayers, education, marriage services, and youth programs. Comparable in service breadth and community-center operating model but serves a different (larger) metropolitan region.

Direct peers

• Ottawa Mosque (Masjid An-Nur): One of the largest and longest-established mosques in Ottawa, providing daily prayers, Islamic education, marriage, and funeral services to the same Muslim community Jami Omar serves. Directly comparable in worship services, community programming, and donation-based funding model.
• Islamic Society of Ottawa: Community-based Islamic organization serving Ottawa Muslims with religious services, education, and family programs. Comparable in mission, geographic scope, and reliance on donations and volunteer leadership.
• Assunnah Muslims Prayer Center (Ottawa): Local Ottawa prayer and community center serving the Muslim community with regular prayers, Quran classes, and family programs. Comparable in scale, geographic focus, and community-led GTM model.

Broad incumbents

• Muslims Association of Canada (MAC): National Canadian Islamic organization operating multiple mosques and community centers across the country. Comparable in mission and religious-service offerings but at a much larger geographic scale and broader institutional footprint than Jami Omar.
• ISNA Canada (Islamic Society of North America): Established national Islamic organization providing religious guidance, education, and community services across Canada. Comparable in religious-services portfolio (prayers, education, family programs) but operates at significantly larger scale and broader institutional scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/JamiOmarLive
• Facebookfacebook.com/jamiatulmuslimeenottawa
• Instagraminstagram.com/jamiomarofficial/?hl=en
• Xx.com/jamiomar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jami-omar-mosque

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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