Jalsa Salana UK 2026 will take place at Hadeeqatul Mahdi from Friday, 24 July to Sunday, 26 July. With the Jalsa rapidly approaching, preparations are progressing across the site as volunteers and departments work to complete the remaining arrangements.
Planning for this year’s Jalsa began in December 2025. In January 2026, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (aa) approved the Jalsa Management Committee, following which regular meetings commenced.
This year, Huzoor (aa) instructed the administration to prepare for approximately 55,000 attendees. Accordingly, several areas have been expanded, including the Lajna accommodation, Mehman Nawazi and dining facilities, as well as the outdoor overflow area for men.
The 28-day period begins
The official 28-day period for the preparation and wind-up of the Jalsa site began on 6 July. Work with the relevant external authorities continues throughout the year, but particular attention is now being given to traffic management and reducing disruption for residents living near Hadeeqatul Mahdi.
Security is operating around the clock at the entrances to the site, with all vehicles entering and leaving Hadeeqatul Mahdi being checked and logged.
Progress across the site
Significant progress has been made across Hadeeqatul Mahdi:
– Approximately 60% of the required metal track has been laid.
– 60% of the toilets have arrived and been installed in their designated areas.
– 40% of the showers have been positioned and connected.
– 60% of the cabins required for accommodation, offices and other departmental purposes have been placed.
– 65% of the security fencing surrounding the main arena has been completed.
– Ten toilet marquees are being prepared for men and women, with the majority now close to completion.
– 60% of the smaller marquees across the site have been erected.
– The men’s main marquee has been completed, while the Lajna main marquee is also nearing completion.
– Approximately 6,000 departmental badges have been prepared and sent to the relevant departments.
– Around 7,500 car-pass applications have also been processed, of which approximately 4,500 passes have been distributed.
– The main kitchen and barn areas have been thoroughly cleaned. The maintenance, repair and overhaul of the kitchen and roti plant have also been completed.
– Most of the hired electrical equipment required for the Jalsa, including generators, tower lights, air conditioning, heating and other equipment, has now arrived on site.
– The Communications Department is operational, while departments including IT, Electricity, Health and Safety, Site Maintenance, Water Supply and Drainage are also fully active.
– The Mehman Nawazi Department is serving meals three times a day to the volunteers working at the site.
Volunteers serving day and night
Members of Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, Majlis Ansarullah, Jamia Ahmadiyya UK and the Waqf-e-Arzi scheme are taking part in the Waqar-e-Amal and are supporting the different departments.
Volunteers are attending particularly in large numbers at weekends. Many are also serving after finishing work, while others have taken time off to participate in the preparations.
New arrangements for 2026
Several new arrangements have also been introduced this year. A permanent EE telephone mast has been installed at Hadeeqatul Mahdi to improve mobile phone and internet connectivity. Unlike temporary infrastructure, the mast will remain operational throughout the year.
The online system introduced last year for car passes has also been expanded. Lajna members can now use the system for car passes and badges, with further attendance-badge functions also being developed.
A new Jalsa Salana UK app has been launched, providing guests with access to the event programme, an interactive site map, live traffic information and important announcements. The app also includes a feature to help attendees locate where they have parked their vehicles.
Upon the guidance of Huzoor (aa), a backup roti plant has also been prepared alongside the main roti plant to provide additional resilience during the Jalsa.
With only a week remaining until Jalsa Salana UK begins, volunteers and departments continue to work diligently to transform Hadeeqatul Mahdi and complete the remaining preparations.
Prayers are requested for the smooth completion of all arrangements and the success of this year’s blessed Jalsa Salana.