Updated 19 September 2012
Munawer Rattansey, Vice President of The World Federation was honored as the chief guest at the opening of the Hajj Exhibition at the Mulla Asghar Resource Center (MARC) in Toronto.
In his address he spoke highly of the Jaffari community, the resource centre as well as the members who have been instrumental in establishing the MARC. Munawer also paid a tribute to Marhum Mulla Ashgar and his dedication and passion towards spreading knowledge and his tireless efforts towards community service.
He also spoke on the current activities and efforts of The World Federation including the Madrasah Centre of Excellence (MCE) and eradication of poverty in the Khoja community through International Relief & Development, Islamic Education, Health and Education.
The opening of the ‘Hajj exhibition - A journey of a lifetime’ was held on September 15th, 2012. In keeping with the mission of MARC, the team has created a rich learning environment that recreates the Hajj experience and demonstrates how Muslims strive to become closer to Allah during this journey. The exhibition, covers the route, rituals and rationale of this journey, with sounds and scenes to emphasize its spiritual awareness.
View the full presentation