It all gets really exciting when a new summit is on its way and we all look forward to something new each and every time. Well, this time an event is happening in Toronto during the holidays for a different type of celebration! Save the dates: December 21st to 23rd 2018 in Toronto, Canada. Be sure not to miss out!
Every year around the holidays, Muslims from across North America come to Toronto and spend 3 days with the world’s leading Muslim Scholars. Reviving the Islamic Spirit Conference began as a response by Muslim youth to the 9/11 attacks to create a space where Muslims could learn, express themselves and showcase their religion to non-Muslims as well. 17 years later, RIS has now grown to become a hallmark in the calendars of many Muslims.
RIS has hosted global Islamic Scholars like Shaykh Abdallah Bin-Bayyah, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, Maulana Tariq Jameel and many more. Over the years RIS has garnered support from many government officials who have spoken at and attended RIS; including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. So what does RIS have to offer? A unique Muslim experience for the whole family! Here are some not to miss features at RIS this year:
1. 24 renowned world speakers who you can hear from!
Speakers this year include: Maulana Tariq Jameel, Imam Zaid Shakir, Dalia Mogahed, Ustadha Ieasha Prime, Mehdi Hassan and for the first time Dr. Cornell West among many others! Check out the full list of speakers here
2. A Unique Children’s Program and Babysitting Services
RIS also offers a special complete program for children ages 4-11 where they can have their own conference experience that is catered to them (at no additional charge to you!)
In the Children’s Program every minute is accounted for with programs that are designed specifically for that age group. Activities include: Kickboxing lessons, arts and crafts, Reptilia exhibition amongst many others. So you can enjoy your conference experience while your kids get a chance to play, learn and socialize with their peers.
In addition, RIS offers a one-on-one babysitting service for infants who are younger than 4. To ensure that you have as smooth a conference experience possible!
3. Grand Bazaar
All those Muslim brands you see online, come meet and shop with them in person at the RIS Grand Bazaar. As part of the complete Muslim experience RIS offers, a bazaar with more than 250 stalls and booths each of them offering their unique products. You can eat, shop and catch up with your friends all at the RIS Bazaar.
4. Entertainment and 360 Stage
Islamic arts are a huge part of RIS history and experiences as Muslims today. It’s how RIS best articulate in a way that matches their traditions and experiences. That’s why RIS has always made sure to host the biggest names in Islamic Art as well as budding talents to help them grow and advance in their careers!
This year is no different, RIS will be hosting 15 artists and comedians at their brand new RIS 360 stage! The RIS 360 is a brand new stage in the middle of the bazaar dedicated to our talented artists and comedians joining us at RIS. Giving you a chance to hear from them up close, engage with them and ask your questions!
Artists this year include: Isam Bachiri (Outlandish), Ramy Youssef, Native Deen, Inteam, Dawud Wharnsby, Khalid Siddique among many others!
5. Youth Program: For and by the Youth
For the first time, RIS will also be offering a youth program for ages 12-18 to have their own space. The program will include workshops on photography and story-telling, team challenges and races and ask-me-anything session with some of our teachers. As well as an Arts Night to showcase the many talents of the youth in the program. All of this prepared by and for the youth to ensure that they make the most of their time at the conference and get to spend time with their peers in a safe-space that is theirs only!
RIS Reimagined
RIS this year is a complete and full experience for the whole family. Where you can leave feeling spiritually rejuvenated and that you’ve made the most of every moment at the conference. Surely, it will be a memorable experience.
Check out the website: risconvention.com for tickets, flight discounts and hotel discounts!
