Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of the largest Mosque of
May 30, 2005
Author: Dr. Safeer Khan (403) 461-1810 info.calgary@ahmadiyya.ca

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Calgary will lay the foundation stone of a new magnificent
landmark in Calgary next month. This will be the biggest Mosque of Canada which will
accommodate 880 worshipers.
Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Supreme Head of Worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim
Community, will lay the foundation stone on 18th of June, 2005. Members of Parliament,
Members of Alberta Legislative Assembly, Governor of Alberta, Premier of Alberta, Mayor
of City of Calgary, Alderman of city of Calgary, other dignitaries and large numbers of
community members from Canada & US are expected to attend the occasion.
Mr. Naseem Mahdi, National President of the Community said:
“It will be an historic occasion when Supreme Head of Worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim
Community, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, will lay the foundation stone of the largest and
most sophisticated mosque in Canada. This Mosque will be a symbol of peace to the residents
of Calgary & Alberta.”
“The Mosque Complex will provide this fast growing Calgary Muslim Community with a
central focal point for meetings, spiritual training and social & religious events on a scale that
was not possible in the much smaller Calgary Mosque.”