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Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Chicago, USA
Results from previous editions — the proof of what exhibitors and visitors can expect. Figures are organiser-reported.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois, USA
The 62nd Annual ISNA Convention was held August 29 - September 1, 2025 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont (Chicago), under the theme 'Renewing the American Spirit: Prophetic Ideals for Challenging Times.' Press coverage states the event featured 200 notable speakers, scholars, civic leaders and public servants (over 40% of them female), and that around 50 elected officials and community leaders took part in the inauguration. The convention 'attracted thousands of enthusiastic participants' but no specific total attendance figure or bazaar/exhibitor count was published for this edition. ISNA is a general Muslim community convention (sessions, bazaar, art exhibit, youth and interfaith programs), not a halal-trade-only show.
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The 61st Annual ISNA Convention was held August 30 - September 2, 2024 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas. Press reports stated a record 20,000 people attended the three-day convention; the convention had a registration capacity of 20,000 and reached the registration limit by the second day, after which ISNA closed further registrations. The ISNA Bazaar was established with more than 350 booths, and over 150 distinguished guest speakers were invited. These are general-convention figures (the bazaar is one component) - not halal-trade-only numbers. The 20,000 figure is reported as a 'record' attendance per news coverage (thenews.com.pk / Geo.tv).
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The largest Islamic convention in North America, organised by the Islamic Society of North America. Features a major halal bazaar with hundreds of vendors alongside lectures and community programming. Held at various US convention centers.
This event offers both in-person and virtual attendance options. Can't make it to the venue? Join the live stream and virtual exhibition hall online.
$3,200
$178/sqm
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Chicago has one of the largest and most established Muslim communities in the United States, so halal food is easy to find — from Devon Avenue to the southwest suburbs — and there are many mosques plus prayer/meditation rooms at both airports. The CTA "L" trains and buses, on a single Ventra card, make getting around the city straightforward.
Getting in
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
• CTA Blue Line — ~45 min to the Loop (cheapest, runs 24/7)
• Taxi / Uber / Lyft — 30-60 min (traffic-dependent)
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
• CTA Orange Line — ~25-30 min to the Loop (direct downtown)
• Taxi / rideshare — 20-40 min
Getting around
The CTA runs the "L" rapid-transit trains and an extensive bus network across the city; Metra serves the suburbs.
A Ventra card (or contactless) works on all CTA trains and buses.
Taxis and rideshare are plentiful downtown; a car helps for the southwest-suburb halal hubs.
Weather in August
High ~28°C · Low ~18°C
Warm, humid late summer with occasional thunderstorms.
Light summer clothing; a light layer for strong indoor AC and lake breezes.
Visa & entry
Money
US Dollar · USD
Cards and contactless are accepted virtually everywhere.
Tipping ~18-20% is expected at sit-down restaurants and for many services.
Connectivity
AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon SIMs at the airport and city stores
eSIM: Airalo and similar eSIMs cover the USA
Plug: Type A / B (North American) · 120V / 60Hz
Emergency
General: 911
Fire: 911
Safety
Most halal-expo buyers and exhibitors travel from the world's main halal hubs. Here's how to connect to Chicago from each — entry rules vary by nationality, so check the Visa & entry note above.
Istanbul
Devon Avenue
West Ridge (North Side) · $-$$
halal
The classic South Asian strip — biryani, kebabs, sweets and halal grocers.
Bridgeview & SW suburbs
Bridgeview / Orland Park · $-$$
halal
A large Arab-American community ("Little Palestine") with many halal restaurants.
Downtown & River North
The Loop / River North · $$
halal spots — verify
A growing number of halal restaurants and carts; confirm certification at each spot.
Mosques across the metro area
citywide & suburbs
Many masjids, including large centres in Bridgeview and on the North Side.
Airport meditation/prayer rooms
ORD & MDW
Both airports provide quiet meditation/prayer rooms.
Millennium Park & the Art Institute
The Loop
Cloud Gate ("The Bean") and a world-class art museum.
Navy Pier & the Riverwalk
Streeterville / River
Lakefront attractions and an architecture river cruise.
Willis Tower Skydeck
West Loop
Glass-ledge views over the city and Lake Michigan.
See the full Chicago travel guide →
Sources: https://www.choosechicago.com · https://www.transitchicago.com · https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov
Türkiye
Calculated for Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (Muslim World League method, Shafi'i Asr). These are approximate — confirm with a local mosque or a prayer-times app on the day.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 28 Aug | 04:32 | 06:12 | 12:52 | 16:35 | 19:30 | 21:04 |
| Sat 29 Aug | 04:33 | 06:13 | 12:51 | 16:34 | 19:29 | 21:02 |
| Sun 30 Aug | 04:35 | 06:14 | 12:51 | 16:33 | 19:27 | 21:00 |
| Mon 31 Aug | 04:36 | 06:15 | 12:51 | 16:32 | 19:25 | 20:58 |