Ayza Anwar, Muavina In-Charge Press & Media, Lajna Imaillah Canada
Lajna Imaillah Canada held its annual ijtema on 22-24 August 2025. Over 5,900 lajna and nasirat members from across Canada gathered in Peace Village, Ontario.
Held alongside the national Majlis-e-Shura of Lajna Imaillah, the weekend was marked by spiritual reflection and a renewed commitment to attain the pleasure of Allah. The Shura drew over 330 elected delegates from all corners of the country on 22 August.
The ijtema officially began on 23 August and included Lajna youth debates on purdah and the existence of God, as well as seminars on topics ranging from self-defence, learning about launching rockets and trauma recovery to home-based businesses and parenting challenges in the West. There was a special National Art Exhibition for attendees to enjoy art pieces focused on “the Beauty of Haya”, as well as a bazaar with food and private vendor stalls.
Nasirat sessions focused on building confidence in faith and sisterhood. Girls took part in speech competitions, were challenged to complete an obstacle course, created lip scrubs and face masks, and designed bookmarks on the theme of Ibadat.
Lajna also had the opportunity to engage in physical activity with an archery zone and a rock-climbing wall.