2026 SPECIAL SESSION I
ENROLLED
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2207
Commending the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 29, 2026
WHEREAS, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, founded in 1889 by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian and currently led by Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, is a global Islamic movement dedicated to promoting peace, justice, religious freedom, interfaith understanding, and service to humanity; and
WHEREAS, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, established in 1920, has contributed to civic engagement, humanitarian service, and efforts to foster greater understanding among people of different faiths and backgrounds throughout the Commonwealth and the United States; and
WHEREAS, the annual Jalsa Salana, first convened in 1891, provides an opportunity for worship, education, fellowship, and spiritual reflection and has become a longstanding tradition within the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community; and
WHEREAS, Jalsa Salana USA has been held annually since 1948 and has grown into one of the largest gatherings of Ahmadi Muslims in the United States, bringing together participants from across the nation and around the world; and
WHEREAS, the 76th Jalsa Salana USA, to be held from July 3–5, 2026, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, celebrates decades of commitment to peace, education, service, and the community's guiding motto, “Love for All, Hatred for None”; and
WHEREAS, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA demonstrates its commitment to compassion and public service through initiatives such as Jalsa Cares and other charitable and volunteer efforts that benefit communities throughout the nation; and