Al Hakam Weekly22nd July 2026Save

It’s that time of the year again when thousands of people show up to a sleepy farmland in Surrey and get to work preparing for an event unlike any other. Almost 50,000 people will gather at Hadeeqatul Mahdi this weekend and we thought it would be a good idea to show our readers what’s happening on the ground. As you scroll through these pictures, we request you to kindly remember the guests and volunteers in your prayers.

The exhibition marquees under construction will showcase various interesting branches of knowledge and Jamaat progress

A lot of work goes into creating spaces for various exhibitions

Main marquee also under construction

A sneak-peak at this year’s stage!

The iconic flags of Jalsa are already flying high

It takes a lot of manpower to create a city in a farmland

The Langar Khana (communal kitchen) feeds thousands of people daily and it’s run by volunteers!

The roti plant makes thousands of fresh rotis all day long

Security is taken seriously at the largest and oldest Muslim convention in the United Kingdom

MTA plays a huge role at broadcasting the Jalsa Salana worldwide

Volunteers praying

All the volunteers take time to pray and eat

Whether you’re a guest or a volunteer, don’t forget to smile!

source https://www.alhakam.org/farmland-preparing-for-jalsa-salana-uk-2026