Islamic Society of North America’s annual convention returns in person

Safaa Zarzour, president of the Islamic Society of North America, speaks at a news conference on Tuesday at the Downtown Islamic Center, where the group announced details of its 59th annual convention, being held next month in Rosemont. (Jordan Perkins/Sun-Times)

After a hiatus due to COVID-19, the Islamic Society of North America’s annual convention is back in person for the Labor Day weekend.

The 59th annual convention, sponsored by the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago, was announced Tuesday at the Downtown Islamic Center, 231 S. State St.