Ahmadiyya Muslims Mark 80th Anniversary of VE Day and VJ Day with Gratitude and Prayers for Peace
On the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day and Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, which brought the Second Word War to a close the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UK stands in solemn remembrance of the immense sacrifices made by countless individuals from Britain, the Commonwealth and beyond, who served in the War for the cause of peace and freedom. Their courage and dedication remain etched in our hearts and prayers.
Marking this historic milestone, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community will:
- issue special announcements for prayers for peace at all its mosques in the UK for Friday Prayers on 9 May.
- display commemorative banners at all its mosques nationwide, reflecting its gratitude to the wartime generation and reaffirming its commitment to peace and justice in the modern era; and
- visit veterans and the elderly across the UK to present special commemorative cards and gifts, expressing its gratitude and prayers to veterans and all others who made sacrifices during the Second World War.
In light of current global tensions the community will also highlight the urgent need for peace, so that sacrifices have not gone in vain.
His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper), the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, said:
“I would request all of you to use your influence to spread peace and harmony in the world. Wherever in the world there is disorder or conflict, it is our collective obligation to stand up for justice and to strive for peace, so that we are saved from a repeat of the horrific Second World War.”
Reflecting on this anniversary, Rafiq Hayat, National President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UK, said:
“This anniversary is a solemn reminder of the extraordinary sacrifices made by so many in the pursuit of peace. As we honour their memory, we pray for a future free from conflict — a world where justice and compassion prevail over hatred and division.”
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Notes to the Editor:
- The UK branch of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community was established in 1913.
- In Southfields it built London’s first mosque and in Morden, south London it built the landmark Baitul Futuh Mosque – the largest mosque in Western Europe.
- The Community’s motto is “Love for All, Hatred for None,” and it has a strong commitment to interfaith dialogue, peace, and humanitarian efforts worldwide.
- For more information visit www.AhmadiyyaUK.org
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