Lajna Imaillah Southall (Women's auxiliary organization within the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community) celebrated their Centenary on the 11th of December 2022, in Darus-Salaam Mosque, (meaning- Abode of Peace) Southall.

To mark the occasion, a successful interfaith programme was convened, in which members of the Lajna Imaillah UK (Southall) elucidated various roles, responsibilities and duties of Lajna UK.

The event was attended by guests from various walks of life, including (but not limited to): Madam Mayoress of Ealing, Mohinder Midha; Member of Parliament - Feltham and Heston Mrs Seema Malhotra, Ealing Councillors (Ms Surinder Kaur, Ms Seema Kumar, Ms Jasbir Anand – Councillor and member of Cabinet for thriving communities); faith leaders, and dignitaries.

The programme consisted of recitation of the Holy Qur'an presented with translation; Introduction of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community; Poems; A presentation on the role and contributions of Lajna Imaillah (not only in the UK but globally); followed by closing statements and remarks from guests.

The Lajna members prepared extensively, by putting up Lajna centenary bunting, banner printing and creating calligraphy posters. The younger members of the community helped prepare posters and presented a poem in English and Urdu portraying the message of love, peace and harmony which was greatly appreciated.

All guests and dignitaries alike were pleasantly surprised and appreciated the work undertaken by Lajna Imaillah and its growth over the years. They also extended their support for any external funding and vowed to work alongside jamaat in projects such as tree planting across the borough.

Guests also signed a visitors' book showing their admiration of the community spirit, harmony, the respect, and warmth felt at the event.

They also wished to be invited for any future events held by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Women's association. By the grace of God, the event was a success, thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated by all guests and Lajna Southall.