Thousands are expected to attend the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at convention west of the city, an event that highlights interfaith collaboration.
Seven Chiefs Sportsplex, in Priddis, Alta., will welcome thousands of people this weekend to listen to presentations, pray for world peace and take part in workshops.
The conference is also partnering with the Tsuut’ina Nation.
This year’s focus will highlight the importance of working together to restore communities.
One of the main goals of the conference is to establish a working relationship between members of the Muslim community and members of the First Nation.
"We have been establishing a very close relationship with the Indigenous people of canada and whenever we have an opportunity, we find ways to be with them together," said Lal Khan Malik, president of the Ahmaddiya Muslim Jama'at Canada.
Many youth who attended the event agree about the importance of making connections.
“We want to build bridges, we want to connect and we want to give back to our Canadaian society because, as we know, Aboriginals are a very important part of our mosaic of Canadian society," said Akbar Ali with the Ahmaddiya Muslim Youth Association.
Malik believes a major challenge within the Muslim community is making youth feel more involved.
"We have got exciting programs for engaging the youth including sports and modern and spiritual workshops."
The event is the largest annual Muslim convention in Western Canada.
