Mohammad Arsalan, Belgium Correspondent
Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya Belgium held its 33rd ijtema on 8-10 August 2025 at the Bait-us-Salaam Mosque in Dilbeek.
The highlight of the ijtema was the special message received from Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa. This message was translated into Dutch and French and published in the form of a booklet, which was distributed to khuddam and atfal during the ijtema. The message was read out by Sadr Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya Belgium, Asif Bin Owais Sahib, during the inaugural session.
Before the opening session, Jumuah prayer was offered and the live Friday sermon of Huzooraa was listened to in the Ijtema Gah. After the flag-hoisting ceremony, the ijtema commenced with an inaugural session chaired by Amir Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Belgium, Dr Idrees Ahmad Sahib. After a recitation from the Holy Quran, khuddam pledge and nazm, Sadr Majlis welcomed the attendees and explained the purpose of holding such events. Afterwards, Amir Sahib addressed the attendees and offered guidance. The inaugural session was then concluded with a silent prayer.
All prayers were offered in congregation during the ijtema, and on Saturday and Sunday, special arrangements were made for congregational Tahajjud prayers.
This year’s ijtema consisted of various academic and sports competitions. The ijtema included a Khuddam Hub, a food stall and the newly introduced MKA shop, where members could buy MKA Belgium merch, literature of the Jamaat and many other interesting products, such as miniature replicas of Minarat-ul-Masih.
On Sunday, the ijtema concluded with the final session chaired by Missionary-In-Charge Jamaat Belgium, Tuseef Ahmad Sahib. The final session also consisted of the award ceremony, including Alam-e-In’ami. The ijtema then concluded with speeches by Sadr MKA Belgium and Missionary-In-Charge Belgium.