LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – The 60th Annual Jalsa Salana UK, the United Kingdom’s largest annual Muslim convention organized by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, has concluded after three days of worship, reflection, and dialogue, bringing together tens of thousands of participants from more than 90 countries in a powerful demonstration of faith, unity, and service to humanity.

The convention opened with a flag-hoisting ceremony led by His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, who welcomed participants from across the globe and emphasized the gathering’s founding purpose to strengthen mankind’s relationship with God while fostering brotherhood, compassion, and moral excellence.

Throughout the three-day convention, attendees participated in congregational prayers, spiritual lectures, educational seminars, exhibitions, and interactive discussions centered on building stronger families, nurturing moral values, and promoting peaceful coexistence among people of different cultures, nationalities, and faiths.

Beyond its religious significance, Jalsa Salana has evolved into an international platform where global challenges are examined through the lens of peace, justice, and humanity. This year’s discussions touched on conflicts in the Middle East, the Russia-Ukraine war, the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, rising religious intolerance, poverty, and the growing need for dialogue in an increasingly divided world.

A recurring theme throughout the convention was that peace begins with individual moral reform and extends into families, communities, and nations. Speakers repeatedly stressed that lasting peace cannot be achieved through conflict but through justice, compassion, mutual respect, and service to humanity.

One of the convention’s most anticipated moments came during the second day when His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad delivered his annual address to the women’s session. He encouraged women to strengthen their relationship with God, uphold high moral standards, pursue education, nurture future generations, and continue making meaningful contributions to society while remaining steadfast in their faith.

The convention also highlighted the extensive humanitarian work of Humanity First, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s international charitable organization. Through emergency disaster relief, access to clean water, healthcare, education, food security, and community development projects, Humanity First continues to provide life-saving assistance in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and other parts of the world, regardless of religion, nationality, or ethnicity. Delegates heard how the organization’s volunteers have responded to natural disasters, humanitarian emergencies, and long-term development needs, reflecting the community’s belief that serving humanity is an essential expression of faith.

Participants from around the world described the convention as a unique experience that transcends nationality and language. Many spoke of the sense of belonging created by worshipping alongside people from dozens of countries, while others said the convention renewed their spiritual commitment and inspired them to become ambassadors of peace in their own communities.

For many first-time attendees, the gathering offered a rare opportunity to witness the diversity of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, where thousands of people from different races, cultures, and backgrounds united under a common message of peace and mutual respect. Long-time participants described the annual convention as a spiritual homecoming that strengthens both faith and friendships across continents.

Among the countries represented was Liberia, whose delegation joined worshippers from across the globe during a weekend that coincided with the nation’s 179th Independence Anniversary. The presence of the Liberian flag among those of more than 90 nations reflected the truly international character of the convention and the shared aspiration for peace among nations.

The convention reached its spiritual climax on the final day with the Bai’at, or Declaration of Allegiance. During the solemn ceremony, tens of thousands of participants renewed their pledge of faith and reaffirmed their commitment to peace, service to humanity, and devotion to God under the leadership of His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad. The emotional ceremony united participants across continents in a shared expression of faith, brotherhood, and hope for a more peaceful world.

As delegates depart London for their respective countries, many are headed home not only with memories of three days of worship and fellowship but also a renewed commitment to living lives guided by compassion, humility, justice, and service to others.

In a world increasingly shaped by conflict, humanitarian crises, and social divisions, Jalsa Salana UK 2026 concluded with a message that resonated throughout the convention: that lasting peace begins with the transformation of the individual, extends to the family and community, and ultimately has the power to unite humanity.