Ahmadiyya Muslims Draw 46,000 to Jalsa Salana Festival in Hampshire

Ahmadiyya Muslims draw 46,000 to Jalsa Salana festival in Hampshire

The Ahmadiyya Muslim community held its annual festival, the Jalsa Salana UK in fields near Alton, Hampshire, this weekend.

Ahmadiyya Muslims draw 46,000 to Jalsa Salana festival in Hampshire - Religion Media Centre

By Ruth Peacock The Ahmadiyya Muslim community held its annual festival, the Jalsa Salana UK in fields near Alton, Hampshire, this weekend. An estimated 46,000 people were there, including 10,000 volunteers, visiting dignitaries and members from 110 countries all over the world. The movement was founded in 1889 by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, who is regarded by followers as the Messiah, though subservient to the Prorphet Mohammed. It is not recognised by…

Muslims from Leamington Spa pray for global peace amid escalating conflicts

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UK hosted its 59th Annual Convention (Jalsa Salana) from 25th to 27th July 2025 at Hadeeqatul Mahdi in Alton, Hampshire. Gathering with 46,061 participants from over 100 countries, the event united people under the themes of prayer, peace, and global solidarity.