Syed Mukarram Nazeer, Canada Correspondent
Just like every year, Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Canada organised Jalsa Yaum-e-Masih-e-Maud across the country.
A joint jalsa of Abbotsford and Chilliwack jamaats was held on 22 March 2025, at the Abbotsford Salat Centre, which started with a recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by a poem and opening address by Shakoor Ahmad Sahib on “The Truthfulness of the Promised Messiahas and his love for the Holy Prophetsa.” Regional Amir British Columbia, Rizwan Peerzada Sahib, spoke on “The Promised Messiah’sas connection with Allah Almighty.” The total attendance was 97.
On 23 March, members of the Weston Islington Jamaat gathered to celebrate Jalsa Yaum-e-Masih-e-Maud. The session was presided over by the local president, Ashfaq Ahmad Sahib. The session started with a recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by a poem and a speech which highlighted the reason and purpose of the jalsa. It was followed by another speech wherein the speaker reminded all present of their responsibilities as Ahmadi. A question-and-answer session was then held. The total attendance was 275.Vaughan Jamaat held its jalsa on 23 March 2025 at the Aiwan-e-Tahir, located in the Baitul Islam Mosque Complex. Missionary-in-Charge Canada, Abdul Rasheed Anwar Sahib, presided over the event. The programme started with a recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by a poem and reading out of the ten conditions of bai‘at. Sadiq Ahmad Sahib then delivered the first speech on “Seerat-ul-Mahdi.” The Kahoot Quiz was hosted by Mian Nadeem Mahmood Sahib, with over 300 attendees participating. Mirza Mohammad Afzal Sahib was the next speaker who spoke on “March 23rd – A Day of Spiritual Revolution.” It was followed by announcements made by Secretary Tarbiyat Vaughan Jamaat, Abdul Salam Sahib. The closing address was delivered by the Missionary-in-Charge of Canada, who also led silent prayer and brought the session to an end. The total attendance was 1,300.