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Press Conference Alert: Beyond the Divide - Australia's Longest-Running Muslim Convention Unites Thousands in Western Sydney to Champion Social Cohesion

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia

Date: Friday, 25th September 2026, 1pm

Address: 45 Hollinsworth Rd, Marsden Park NSW 2765 (Australia’s largest mosque)

 

SYDNEY - The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia will hold a major press conference ahead of the nation's largest and longest-running Muslim convention in Western Sydney.

 

The 38th Jalsa Salana (Annual Convention) will be held from Friday, 2nd October to Sunday, 4th October 2026 at Masjid Baitul Huda (House of Guidance), Australia's largest mosque, located in Marsden Park, Western Sydney.

 

The three-day event is expected to draw over 4,000 attendees from across Australia and overseas, serving as a direct counter-narrative to social division by demonstrating how Islamic faith and Australian national identity coexist harmoniously.

 

Key topics to be addressed include:

     1. Unity and Loyalty as Australian Muslims

     2. Human Rights

     3. Achieving peace at global, national, and local levels

     4. Addressing local challenges (Islamophobia, anti-immigration sentiment, etc.)

     5. Faith in Action - major humanitarian drives and youth-led volunteer work. 

 

Imam Kauser, National President and Missionary-in-Charge of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia, said:

 

“Our historic Annual Convention is now in its 38th consecutive year, and thousands of dignitaries, faith leaders, and Ahmadi Muslims will gather to seek spirituality, deepen understanding, and promote peace and unity. This unique event provides a platform to answer questions directly and address misconceptions often associated with Islam. Our doors and hearts are always open to the public, and we wholeheartedly invite all those who seek knowledge, dialogue, and mutual understanding.”

 

The convention regularly attracts government officials, lawmakers, diplomats, faith leaders, and major news outlets, offering a rare opportunity for media and the public to engage face-to-face with the Muslim community.

 

 

 

 

About us:

About the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community:

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, established in 1889, spans more than 200 countries with a membership exceeding tens of millions. It is the world’s largest and fastest-growing Islamic community, under one divinely appointed leader and the only Islamic community to believe in the long-awaited Messiah in the person of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (peace be upon him) (1835-1908) of Qadian. The community is the leading Islamic organisation advocating for peace and harmony across the globe. It is distinguished for its endorsement of the separation of religion and state. Today, it remains steadfast in its commitment to advocating for universal human rights and safeguarding religious and other minority groups. Moreover, it champions the empowerment and education of women. Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community are renowned for their adherence to the law, educational pursuits, and active engagement in societal issues, making them exemplary citizens within the global community. For the official website of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Australia, please visit: Website: www.Ahmadiyya.org.au | Email: [email protected]  | Twitter: @AhmadiyyaAUS

Contact details:

Aqeel Ibraheem - 0433 449 762

Naveed Ahmad - 0423 276 956

Shoaib Shams - 0412 014 783

[email protected]