Tens of thousands from across Canada and around the world gathered for historic Jalsa Salana Canada
As global conflicts continue to fuel polarization and rising hatred toward religious communities and immigrants, Jalsa Salana Canada 2026, Canada’s largest and longest-running Muslim convention, concluded this weekend with resounding success, including messages of peace, unity and service to humanity.
Held from July 10-12, 2026 at the International Centre, the Jalsa Salana Canada welcomed approximately 24,000 attendees from Canada and around the world, making it one of the most diverse annual faith gatherings in the country.
Over the course of the convention:
● Approximately 200,000 fresh meals were prepared and served entirely by volunteers.
● Dozens of exhibitions and immersive experiences showcased Islamic teachings, humanitarian initiatives, youth programs and community services.
● The convention reached over 1.4 million viewers worldwide through Muslim Television Ahmadiyya (MTA) and social media platforms.
Throughout the convention, speakers emphasized the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at’s enduring motto, “Love for All, Hatred for None,” calling for greater dialogue, justice, religious freedom and mutual respect as antidotes to increasing division and intolerance around the world.
The convention welcomed distinguished guests including leaders of faith communities and elected officials from all levels of government. Among those in attendance were Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, various Cabinet Ministers and Mayors from cities across the Greater Toronto Area.
Premier Doug Ford praised the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at’s longstanding service to communities across Canada, recognizing its commitment to humanitarian initiatives and volunteerism.
“You are such an incredible, incredible community. You are always giving back – with humanitarian initiatives, charity runs, food donations, and so on and so forth. It shows the character and leadership of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at. We are so grateful.” — Ontario Premier Doug Ford
One of the defining features of Jalsa Salana Canada continues to be its remarkable spirit of volunteerism. More than 6,000 volunteers dedicated thousands of hours to organize every aspect of the convention – from registration and transportation to security, hospitality, food services and logistics.
“At a time when so much of the world is experiencing conflict and division, Jalsa Salana demonstrated that people from every race, nationality and background can gather peacefully with a shared commitment to serving humanity.” — Lal Khan Malik, National President, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Canada
Jalsa Salana Canada is a flagship annual Islamic convention in Canada. For 48 years, it has brought together Canadians and international guests in an atmosphere of worship, learning and fellowship, while promoting the timeless principles of peace, compassion and service to humanity.
