The annual RIS Conference unites Muslims from around the world to celebrate the beauty of Islam and renew our intentions, Insha’Allah. This year’s gathering will feature inspiring speakers, including Maulana Tariq Jamil (pending visa approval), Shaykh Sulaiman Moola, Sister Yasmin Mogahed, Dr. Haifaa Younis, and many others.
You can find us in the Grand Bazaar at booths 1009, 1108, 1011, 1110, 1109, 1208, 1111, and 1210. Visit us to learn more about our life-changing work in water, emergency relief, healthcare, education, and more.
Muslim Hands will feature fun activities for everyone at our booths — face painting, henna, a batak machine, and a boxing arcade — with all proceeds going towards life-saving relief work.
The Grand Bazaar will showcase a wide range of vendors offering fashion, Islamic art, handmade crafts, and cultural treasures. And for those looking to refuel, the RIS food court will feature delicious cuisines from around the world. There will also be a youth program, featuring competitions and workshops in coding, photography, and storytelling, as well as a matrimonial program.
Join us for a weekend of faith, learning, and community. Experience the spirit of unity at RIS Toronto 2025.
Our Booths
Muslim Hands will be located within the Grand Bazaar at booths 1008, 1108, 1011, 1110, 1109, 1208, 1111 and 1210.
Which Islamic speakers will be attending RIS?
Maulana Tariq Jamil (Visa Pending)
Maulana Tariq Jamil is a renowned Pakistani Islamic scholar known for his heartfelt sermons on peace, morality, and unity. Associated with the Tablighi Jamaat, he left a medical career for religious studies. His compassionate approach and focus on personal and social ethics have made him influential worldwide.
Dr. Haifa Younis
Dr. Haifa Younis is a respected Islamic scholar, physician, and spiritual mentor known for her profound teachings on faith, character, and women’s spirituality. Through her lectures and courses, she bridges classical Islamic knowledge with contemporary life, emphasizing inner purification, purpose, and devotion to Allah. As the founder of Jannah Institute, she inspires Muslims worldwide to deepen their connection with the Qur’an and embody prophetic values in everyday living.
Shaykh Muhammad Ninowy
Shaykh Muhammad Ninowy is a renowned Islamic scholar, theologian, and spiritual guide, recognized for his scholarship in Hadith, theology, and Sufism. As the founder of the Madina Institute, he advocates for love, compassion, and peace as central principles of Islam. His teachings emphasize unity, mercy, and the pursuit of both knowledge and spiritual purification, inspiring students around the world to live with sincerity, humility, and service to humanity.
Sister Yasmin Mogahed
Yasmin Mogahed is a well-known American author, speaker, and educator, specializing in personal development and spiritual growth from an Islamic perspective. Her writings and lectures focus on resilience, finding peace through faith, and emotional healing. Mogahed’s compassionate approach has made her a prominent voice, especially among young Muslims worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q. When is RIS being held?
- Q. How to Get to RIS?
- Q. How much are tickets to RIS?
- Q. Will there be halal food at the RIS?
- Q. Can you provide more details about the Knowledge Retreat?
- Q. Are there parking spaces at the Metro Toronto Convention Center?
- Q. Do RIS attendees get special discounts at hotels?
- Q. How can you reserve your parking spot in advance?
A. RIS will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) from December 19 – 21, 2025
A. The GO Train or GO Bus has scheduled stops at Union Station. The MTCC (Metro Toronto Convention Centre) is a short walk from there. Use Google Maps to get to RIS.
A. There is an admission fee to attend RIS. General admission, group discounts, one-day passes, child and student admissions are available. Click here for more details. https://risconvention.com/attendees/
A. Yes, there will be many halal foods showcasing varying cuisines from around the world. Please visit www.riscovention.com for more details.
A. Reviving the Islamic Spirit Knowledge Retreat is an annual program held around the RIS Convention, allowing participants to learn about traditional Islamic sciences in a modern context.
This year, the retreat will take place, December 22-27, 2025, at the Sheraton Centre Hotel in Downtown Toronto.
A. The MTCC has 1700 indoor parking between the North and South Buildings MTCC - North Parking (255 Front St W, Toronto, Ontario M5V 2W6)
MTCC - South Parking (222 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2W6)
Downtown Toronto has many parking garages and ground lots. If you are staying in a hotel in Downtown Toronto, parking will most likely be included in the fee.
A. Yes, if you attend RIS, you are eligible to receive special discounts at nearby hotels including the Intercontinental Toronto Centre, the Delta Toronto and the Hyatt Regency Toronto Downtown. Please visit, https://risconvention.com/hotels2024/, to find out more.
A. You can download the Spot Hero App, or visit the website, www.spothero.com, to reserve your parking spot.
Muslim Hands Canada is an international aid agency and NGO working globally to help those affected by natural disasters, conflict and poverty. Muslim Hands Canada is a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency (Charity Registration No. 81126 4985 RR0001).