Salaam wa alaikum everyone!
I got the chance to attend the 47th Annual ISNA Convention in Rosemont, IL over the holiday weekend al hamdililah. I was so excited to be around so many muslims! As a revert to Islam, I feel such a connection with the people around me in a setting like that. I thought the convention was beautiful and fulfilling and TOTALLY worth the time/money. When I go next year insha'Allah I would like to make some changes however. Number one I would not stay in the Rosemont Hotel...I'm going to stay at the Hyatt.....the Rosemont was very rude and I did NOT feel welcome there. We ate at the Hyatt everyday because the Hyatt changed their menu to Halal for the convention! The Rosemont had nothing but pork with a side of pork. I also will try to do more research on the events so I can plan out my weekend instead of wandering around aimlessly. I had the best time and I really look forward to next year insha'Allah!
Omgsh I was at ISNA TOO!!! I drove there, cuz my family lives in CHicago. :-) I wish I saw u!
ReplyDeleteSalaams! Actually just down the street was comfort suites which had a shuttle to the rosemont, free breakfast, and free parking. I think we paid $99 for a suite (plus tax of course).
ReplyDeleteYeah I am gonna have to try a different hotel Kelly I will check out the Comfort Inn next year insha'Allah.....
ReplyDeleteSalwa....are you going next year????
What did you guys enjoy the most out of ISNA?
I interviewed some people at ISNA on my Examiner Webpage...
http://www.examiner.com/x-51223-Baltimore-Islam-Examiner