Syed Mukarram Nazeer, Canada Correspondent
Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Abbotsford, Canada, held the 18th World Religions Conference on 14 January 2025 on the theme “The Relevance of Religions in Modern Life.”
The event started with a recitation from the Holy Quran by a local missionary of Vancouver, Shakoor Ahmad Sahib. Councillor Kelly Chahal of Abbotsford City Council welcomed all attendees and spoke about the importance of faith communities coming together to learn from one another. Several dignitaries were in attendance and were invited to say a few words, including the Executive Director of the Abbotsford Community Foundation and the President of The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints. Regional President Jamaat British Columbia introduced the event, the faiths and their respective speakers. Eight faiths were represented by their representatives. The total attendance was 275. Some attendees shared their thoughts and experiences about the event. One attendee commented, “Congratulations again to another successful event last night. The energy was good and everyone was supportive and respectful.”