The annual Reviving the Islamic Spirit convention returns to the MTCC in Toronto, Canada, from 25 to 27 December 2026. It is one of the largest Muslim gatherings in North America.
Friday 25 – Sunday 27 December 2026
Reviving the Islamic Spirit (RIS) is a large annual Islamic convention held in Toronto at the end of each year. It brings together scholars, speakers and thousands of attendees for talks and community programmes.
The 2026 convention runs from 25 to 27 December at the MTCC. A separate Knowledge Retreat follows from 28 December 2026 to 2 January 2027.
For tickets, the programme and speakers, please see the official RIS website.
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