Its annual gatherings in India and Pakistan draw hundreds of thousands.

Organizers said the gathering had drawn more than 1,000 Americans to this seaside capital city.

The gathering drew about 600 people.

The recent gathering in Cicero drew about 40.

The gathering drew about 40,000 of the group's 2.8 million members to a city where almost one person a day dies by a handgun.

Often these impromptu gathering drew as many hecklers as supporters.

The annual gathering first drew fraternities and sororities about 10 years ago and since has become known as "Greekfest."

The last gathering, in June, drew 75 to 100 people.

The gathering, closed to reporters, drew 100 Japanese and American financial executives and academics.

The gathering has drawn 1,100 people from around the country, the organizers say, and the number could have been twice as high if space permitted.