Reviving the Islamic Spirit
Reviving the Islamic Spirit (RIS) is an annual Islamic conference typically held during the winter holiday season in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Isam Bachiri at RIS in 2009
Islam in Canada is a minority religion practised by approximately 5% of the population. A majority of Muslims are of immigrant backgrounds consisting a diverse range of ethnic groups. Muslims have lived in Canada since 1871 and the first mosque was established in 1938. Most Canadian Muslims are Sunni, while a significant minority are Shia.
Grand Mosque in Ottawa
Toronto Dawah Centre, 2007
Stephen Harper (left) seated with Ahmadiyya Caliph Mirza Masroor Ahmad (right) at the grand opening of Baitun Nur, the largest mosque in Canada, July 5, 2008
A protest against Israel's bombing of the Gaza Strip in Toronto, Canada, November 18, 2023