An estimated 50,000 plus people attended the convention over the 3 day period. The highlight of last day’s program was the concluding address of His Holiness Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad who emphasized the role and importance of Khilafat.

The largest Muslim convention concluded at International Center in Mississauga, Canada. An estimated 50,000 plus people attended the convention over the 3 day period.

The highlight of last day’s program was the concluding address of His Holiness Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad who emphasized the role and importance of Khilafat.

In other program, a presentation was made by Mr. Farhan Khokhar on the topic of Renaissance of Islam.

A range of dignitaries including diplomats, high ranking police officials, police chiefs, councilors, federal and provincial members of parliament and senators attended the event during the 3 day period.

Some of the dignitaries that addressed the gathering included:

1. Muhammad Imran Ali Chaudhary, Acting Consul General – Consulate General of Pakistan

2. Maurizio Bevilacqua, Mayor City of Vaughan

3. Dave Barrow, Mayor Town of Richmond Hill

4. Sean Casey, Member of Parliament

5. Margarett Best, Minister of Community Services, Province of Ontario

6. Dave Levac, Speaker of the House – Province of Ontario

7. Greg Sorbara, Member of Provincial Parliament – Province of Ontario

8. Charles Sousa, Minister of Citizenship & Immigration – Province of Ontario

9. Gerry Sklavounos, Member of National Assembly – Province of Quebec

10. Salma Ataullahjan, Senator – The Senate of Canada

His Holiness Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad also honored Mr. Greg Sorbara, member of Provincial

Parliament of Ontario, with Sir Muhammad Zafarulla Khan Award. This award is given to a person

in recognition of excellence in public service.

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