Isna convention

Isna convention

The Convention of ISNA (Islamic Society of North America) is the largest annual gathering of Muslim Americans to discuss their role in society, politics, public media, activism, educational institutions, etc.

The convention occurs every Labor Day weekend and also include parallel conventions by the Muslim Students' Association (MSA) of North America, the Muslim Youth of North America (MYNA), and The Islamic Medical Association of North America (IMA or IMANA) as well as many other smaller groups associated under the umbrella group ISNA. Attendance in recent years peaked close to 50,000, which is a significant number especially considering the total Muslim population in America is reasonably estimated at 4-7 million. (Others estimate the number as low as 2 million or as high as 10 million, but these are considered biased estimates).

The convention was held in the following cities in recent years:
* 1989 - Dayton - Dayton Convention Center
* 1990 - Dayton - Dayton Convention Center
* 1991 - Dayton - Dayton Convention Center
* 1992 - Kansas City - Kansas City Convention Center
* 1993 - Kansas City - Kansas City Convention Center
* 1994 - Chicago - Chicago Hyatt Regency
* 1995 - Columbus - Greater Columbus Convention Center
* 1996 - Columbus - Greater Columbus Convention Center
* 1997 - Chicago - Chicago Hilton and Towers
* 1998 - St. Louis - St. Louis Convention Center
* 1999 - Chicago - Rosemont Convention Center
* 2000 - Chicago - Rosemont Convention Center
* 2001 - Chicago - Rosemont Convention Center
* 2002 - Washington D.C. - Washington Convention Center
* 2003 - Chicago - Rosemont Convention Center
* 2004 - Chicago - Rosemont Convention Center
* 2005 - Chicago - Rosemont Convention Center
* 2006 - Chicago - Rosemont Convention Center
* 2007 - Chicago - Rosemont Convention Center
* 2008 - Columbus - Greater Columbus Convention Center


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