The largest annual convention of North American Muslims is set to start later this month in Toronto.
After two virtual events due to COVID-19, the Reviving Islamic Spirit (RIS) convention is coming finally in person, as organizers promise a unique experience for attendance.
“BismAllah – We’re excited to announce RIS 2022: A Blessed Reunion Dec 23-25. Mark your calendars! 20th anniversary, in person, at Metro Toronto Convention Centre! You don’t want to miss it,” RIS wrote on Twitter.
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This year’s convention is themed “A Blessed Reunion”, and will run from Friday, December 25 to Sunday, December 25.
The event’s presenters include an impressive list of world-renowned scholars and speakers such as, Maulana Tariq Jameel, Imam Zaid Shakir, Imam Siraj Wahhaj, Sh. Abdal Hakim Murad, Sheikh Yasir Qadhi, Sheikh Omar Suleiman, Sister Yasmin Mogahed, Ustadha Ieasha Prime, and others.
A number of renowned artists will also participate virtually including, Isam Bachiri, Mesut Kurtis, InTeam and Khaled Mehmood.
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The Reviving the Islamic Spirit convention was first launched twenty years ago by Muslim youth to tackle the backlash on Islam and Muslims after the 9/11 and to build a bridge of understanding with non-Muslims.
The event has become a staple in Toronto’s downtown core during the Christmas holiday season.
Canada is one of the world’s most ethnically diverse and multicultural nations with a population of 35 million.
Muslims are the fastest-growing religious community in Canada, according to the country’s statistical agency, Statistics Canada. Canada’s Muslim population increased by 82 percent over the past decade to more than 1 million in 2011. Muslims now represent 3.2 percent of Canada’s total population.
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