This event was held in remembrance of Marhum Sayyid Saeed Akhtar Rizvi on his 15th death anniversary, on January 6th ,2018.

Organized by Al-Ma’arif Foundation & Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi this event titled: Allamah Rizvi: His Story & ‘History of the Shia People’, included speeches on his life work, screening a documentary produced by Hawza Ilmiyya Qum, and the unveiling of his final literary work.

Speeches were given by Sheikh Murtaza Alidina (Dar-e-Salaam), Sheikh Hasnain Kassamali (Toronto), and Marhums son, Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi (Toronto)

His final book, ‘A History of the Shi’a People’, is a 1000-page volume that was started 40 years ago, and finished with the help of Marhums son. It covers Shi’a history worldwide, taking the reader from the 7th century, up to present day. Visit www.al-m.ca to download a sample chapter, or to order a copy today.