Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, arrived with State guest protocol at the Baitul Islam Mosque complex in Maple on July 3rd, 2012.

Upon arrival, His Holiness was greeted by thousands of Ahmadi Muslims from across Canada who had gathered at the national headquarters of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Canada. This is His Holiness’s third visit to Canada since being elected as Khalifatul Massih in 2003.

Men, women and children lined up in rows to welcome His Holiness in Canada after his tour of the United States of America.

During his tour to United States, His Holiness addressed the National Convention of the Community, met with dignitaries, and with leaders of the United States Congress. He also delivered an inspiring address at the Capitol Hill.

“Members eagerly wait for a visit by His Holiness”, said Lal Khan Malik, the President of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Canada. “This is a momentous occasion for the Community in Canada. We are blessed by the presence of His Holiness. ”

During his stay in Canada, His Holiness will meet with members of the Community, address the 36th annual convention, and inaugurate new Community Centre “Aiwan Tahir” in addition to meeting with dignitaries.

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About the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community:

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a dynamic, fast growing international revival movement within Islam. Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian, India (peace be on him), founded the Community in 1889. Ahmadi Muslims believe him to be the long awaited Promised Messiah and the Imam Al-Mahdi, whose advent was foretold by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is established in over 200 countries with membership exceeding tens of millions. The current headquarters of the Community are in the United Kingdom, where His Holiness, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad resides.

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is an entirely self-funded religious organization and has no political ambition whatsoever.

It firmly believes in and acts upon the Qur’anic teaching: “There is no compulsion in religion.” (2:257). It strongly rejects violence and terrorism in any form and for any reason.

There are over 70 branches of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Canada.

For further information:

National Secretary Communication: Farhan Khokhar 416.716.2247

Media Coordinators: Abdul Haleem Tayyab: 416.832.6566, Muneeb Ghuman: 416.721.6636

Email: info@ahmadiyya.ca

Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at Canada: 10610 Jane St., Maple, ON. L6A 3A2, Canada.