03/08/2026
By the grace of Allah, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Barrie North Jama’at, hosted its Annual Interfaith Iftar Dinner on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Maryam Mosque in Barrie.
The event brought together members of different faiths, community leaders, and local residents to promote mutual understanding and community harmony during the holy month of Ramadan. The program included a recitation from the Holy Qur’an, welcome remarks and an introduction to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community by local President Junaid Ahmed Saba, and presentations from representatives of the Jewish, Christian, Bahá’í, and Sikh faiths. Missionary Umranul Haq Bhatti also shared a presentation on the significance and spirit of Ramadan.
Mayor Randy Greenlaw of Oro-Medonte and council members also attended and shared a few remarks. Guests had the opportunity to visit the “True Story of Jesus” exhibition and learn more about Islamic teachings.
The evening concluded with the breaking of the fast (Iftar) and dinner. Approximately 215 people attended, including around 40 guests from the wider community. Alhamdulillah, the event received very positive feedback and provided a meaningful opportunity for interfaith dialogue and community engagement.
