DETROIT — This year, the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) will hold its 51st annual convention in Detroit, marking the first time the event has taken place in the Motor City. The convention will take place at Cobo Center Aug. 29-Sept. 1 and will focus on the theme, “The Generations Rise: Elevating Muslim American Culture.” 

Dr. Syed Mohiuddin.

 Dr. Syed Mohiuddin worked for four years to bring the ISNA convention to Detroit. He launched a bid to bring ISNA’s conference to Detroit and teamed up with ISNA officials, Metro Detroit Convention and Visitors Bureau and Mayor Mike Duggan’s office.  

The ISNA convention is the largest Muslim gathering in the country. It is expected to have 20,000 attendees and generate $20 million in economic impact. 

The convention is usually held in Washington D.C and Chicago. Mohiuddin, 31, is finishing his residency at Detroit Medical Center’s Sinai Grace Hospital and has joined community organizations to bring the convention to Detroit.