Ahmadiyya is a sect of Islam that believes the Messiah returned as Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1835-1908) in Qadian, India. Its members believe in the strict separation of mosque and state and are opposed to any form of violent holy war.
Source/Credit: Mississauga News
By Jan Dean | July 6, 2013
MISSISSAUGA — There's a reason Ahmadiyya Muslims are so enthused about Canada — they’re free to practise their faith here.
This weekend (July 5-7) at Malton’s International Centre they're celebrating their 37th annual Convention with more than 20,000 of the faithful from across Canada and the U.S. in attendance. They'll be joined by well-known politicians like Mayor Hazel McCallion and Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell on Saturday afternoon.
The organization will present the Zarfulla Khan Award for Public Service to Senator Art Eggleton. There will also be lectures, prayer and socializing.
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