Arshad Mehmood Khan, Scotland Correspondent
Majlis Ansarullah Scotland held its annual ijtema on 23 June 2024.
The opening session was chaired by Dr Abdul Hayee Sahib, Regional Amir Scotland, and commenced with the recitation from the Holy Quran with its English translation, followed by the Ansarullah pledge, poem and a speech by Fakhar Ahmad Aftab Sahib. The opening session ended with a silent prayer, followed by a short Rishta Nata presentation.
This was followed by the academic competitions. The sports competitions were held before ijtema day.
Zia Ur Rahman Sahib, Mauvin Sadr Majlis Ansarullah UK, chaired the closing session, which began with the recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by Ansarullah pledge, poem, and ijtema report by Nazim-e-A‘la Ijtema, Muhammad Akbar Sahib. Thereafter prizes were distributed and a presentation was given on the “Beacon of Peace” projects worldwide by Majlis Ansarullah UK.
The chairman of the session delivered the concluding speech, and the programme concluded with silent prayer, followed by Zuhr prayer and lunch. The ijtema was attended by 71 members.