With the recent conclusion of Jalsa Salana UK, the Jamaat’s momentum continues unabated. Progress, as promised by God, is evident daily, and we now look forward to the upcoming Jalsa Salana Germany 2024 with great anticipation, to be held from 23-25 August 2024 in Mendig, located roughly 140 kilometres west from Frankfurt.
This year, after a very long time, Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Germany will be hosting their Jalsa Salana in a similar fashion to the UK Jamaat with a tent-city being built for the guests of the Promised Messiahas.
Al Hakam reached out to Ilyas Majoka Sahib, Afsar Jalsa Salana Germany, who provided us with the following details and updates about this year’s Germany Jalsa:
After nearly 20 years, Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Germany’s Jalsa shall, insha-Allah, take place in an open-air field. While the area naturally has some existing tracks, most of it is still grassy. Additional tracks, similar to those used at Jalsa Salana UK, will be installed to accommodate the event.
How to get there
The address of the Jalsa site is: Flugplatz Mendig Am Flugplatz 48 56743 Mendig. The most common route is via the A61 motorway, which connects directly to the Mendig area. Arrival at the site is straightforward, located just 2.4 miles (4 kilometres) from the motorway exit. Parking will be available on the Jalsa grounds.
Travelling by train can also be convenient. One can easily purchase a ticket to Mendig station, where a shuttle service shall be made available. The Jalsa reception team shall be present to assist those coming attend the Jalsa.
For those arriving by car, parking spaces are available in front of the Jalsa grounds. Buggies will be provided for people with disabilities, the elderly and the sick. Access to the disabled parking area requires an official disability ID, a copy of which should be sent to office@jalsasalana.de. If you do not have an ID, please send an email with details and confirmation from your Sadr Jamaat to the same email address.
Upcoming arrangements for Jalsa Germany
The Germany Jamaat is overseeing the installation of water supply arrangements and electricity generators in the new Jalsa site of Mendig. Sleeping accommodation is also being arranged, with approximately 900 families confirmed to camp on-site, and additional arrivals expected. Around 100 caravans are anticipated, based on submitted applications.
Preparations for the Jalsa’s main marquees are underway, with hundreds of marquees – both large and small – scheduled to be set up in the coming days. Additionally, preparations for waqar-e-amal are in progress, including the installation of kitchen facilities and a storage system that will serve to cater for refreshments and needs of the Jalsa Salana. Further developments will occur over the next week.
For attendees travelling by air and who require help with transport to and from the airport, it is recommended to email the Germany Jamaat in advance with your flight details and airport of arrival. This will help ensure that you are properly greeted and picked up upon arrival. Additionally, for all attending the Jalsa, it is essential to bring your AIMS card so please don’t forget this.
Accommodation
Accommodation options include large sleeping tents on both the men’s and women’s sides, with mattresses available for a €10 deposit. Due to limited availability, it is recommended to bring your own mattress and bedding, though air mattresses can be purchased on-site. For those with private tents, registration is required, and you must bring your own bedding and mattresses. If you are using a caravan, please note that water and electricity hookups are not provided.
For your safety, always carry your AIMS card with you. Sharp objects should be kept in your car or private tent, away from the Jalsa site, and personal drones are not allowed on the premises.
For more information, please contact: info@jalsasalana.de
You can also visit the website at www.jalsasalana.de
New Jalsa Salana app: Services at your fingertips
There is a Jalsa Salana app that will provide all the features for the Jalsa at a glance. You can benefit from various facilities. The app includes information on entering the Jalsa site, translations, contact details for the information centre, direct access to the Jalsa programme, and current updates on the Jalsa. Additionally, it offers helpful links to further services, such as Jalsa Radio.
Stay tuned for more updates on this year’s Germany Jalsa as details become available. We shall, insha-Allah, endeavour to provide the latest information as it unfolds.
Brief history of Germany Jalsa
The first Jalsa Salana in Germany was held in 1975 at the Fazl-e-Omar Mosque in Hamburg. It moved to Groß-Gerau in 1985 due to increasing attendance, and then to the Maimarkt grounds in Mannheim in 1995. Since 2011, the event has been hosted at the exhibition centre in Karlsruhe, attracting around 40,000 attendees annually, before it was held in Stuttgart in 2023.
(Report prepared by Al Hakam)