Pakistan’s Ahmadiyya Muslims are heading to India to attend the community’s annual convention which will take place in Qadian, Punjab.The convention will run from December 26th to December 28th.More than 25,000 delegates from all over the world are expected to attend the 124th Jalsa Salana (Annual Convention).
For over three decades now Pakistan’s Ahmadis have been annually making their way to India through Wagah Border. The practice was set in motion after Pakistani Government banned Ahmadiyya gatherings in 1984.
In Qadian preparations are in full swing to accommodate the thousands of Pakistani guests. A special bus service has also been initiated to transport Pakistani guests from Wagha border to Qadian. Safety Inspections of the event venue are also being carried out with the help of local and central Government. The event venue will also house temporary TV studios which will be used to record and translate event proceedings for the community’s satellite channel MTA.
Travelers from Pakistan and other countries are sharing their Indian experience on Twitter.
Makan Nasi briyani di rest area menuju Qadian #JalsahQadian pic.twitter.com/nFlBR0e022
— Deden DS (@dedensujana) December 22, 2015
Just arrived ✌ #Qadian #QadianDarulAman
— Waqas Ahmad (@m_waqas_a) December 22, 2015
Leaving for Qadian tomorrow!!! Prayers requested
— IK7 (@PotatoChips97) December 22, 2015
The moment I crossed the border of Pakistan, I was no more a Non-Muslim. | #IAmAhmadi #RepealSecondAmmendment pic.twitter.com/fCXKNHSgs1
— Arsalaan Qamar ツ (@ArsalaanQamar) December 20, 2015