The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community will host its annual U.S. convention, Jalsa Salana USA, on Saturday, June 29, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, drawing attendees from across the country for a day of religious discussion, exhibitions and community building.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features a full schedule of speeches, panel discussions and exhibits focused on faith, human rights, interfaith relations and the teachings of Islam. Organizers describe the gathering as an opportunity to promote understanding and fellowship across religious and cultural lines.

Exhibitions will highlight topics such as the Holy Qur’an, the role of Islam in the modern world and the community’s humanitarian efforts. The convention also includes displays focused on interfaith relations, civil rights and social issues.

Free meals are provided throughout the day and served by volunteers. According to organizers, the convention is staffed entirely by members of the Ahmadiyya community, many of whom travel from across the country to help run the event.

Jalsa Salana, first held in the United States in 1948, is part of a global series of annual conventions organized by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. The free event has  previously been held in cities including Harrisburg, Pa., and Silver Spring, Md., and returns to Richmond this year.