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289 289 289 289 289 B ASICS OF R ELIGIOUS E DUCATION - F IFTH E DITION 7. 7 7. 7 7. 7 7. 7 7. 7 P P P P P ROMISED ROMISED ROMISED ROMISED ROMISED M M M M M E S S I A H E S S I A H E S S I A H E S S I A H E S S I A H AS AS AS AS AS A N D A N D A N D A N D A N D S S S S S U C C E S S O R S U C C E S S O R S U C C E S S O R S U C C E S S O R S U C C E S S O R S — K — K — K — K — K HALIF HALIF HALIF HALIF HALIFA A A A AT U L T U L T U L T U L T U L M M M M M A S I H A S I H A S I H A S I H A S I H V V V V V Visits to Ghana, Benin and Nigeria (April 15-May 6, 2008) As part of Jubillee celebrations, Huzur aa started his world-wide tour by visiting West-African countries. During his visits, the amazing scenes of thousands of Ahmadis welcoming their beloved Imam with heart felt-love and great devotion to Khilafat. were apparent. In Ghana (April 15-22, 2008), Huzur aa met the President of Ghana and addressed more than 100,000 Ahmadis, attending the first historic Khilafat Centenary Jalsa Salana. The opening session of the Jalsa was also addressed by the President of Ghana who expressed his appreciation for Jama`at’s great contribution to the develpoment of his country. In addition, Huzur aa inaugurated two mosques, visited two schools and Jamia Ahmadiyya, Ghana. On April 22, 2008, Huzur aa arrived in Nigeria for a few days and then proceeded to Benin. on April 24. There Huzur met the President of Benin and addressed the Khilafat Centenary Jalsa Salana Benin. Huzur aa also inaugurated the new Al-Mahdi Mosque with Friday sermon on April 25. Huzur aa returned to Nigeria on April 26, 2008, where he inaugurated two new mosques and addressed the Khilafat Centenary (58th) Jalsa Salana Nigeria. Huzur aa returned to U. K on May 6, 2008. As part of the Khilafat Centenary celebrations, Huzur aa plans to continue his world-wide tour with visits to USA, Canada and many other countries. In Canada, Huzur plans to address the Khilafat Centenary (32nd) Jalsa Salana on June 27-29, 2008, and inaugurate (July 4, 2008) the Bait-un Noor Mosque, Calgary - the largest mosque in North America. On May 27, 2008, the Centenary of Khilafat-e-Ahmadiyya was marked by grand events world-wide to expresss thankfulness to Allah for the completion of 100 years of Khilafat. The day started with congregational Tahajjud Prayer in Jama`at Centers world-wide followed by special programs attended by hundereds of thousands of Ahmadis. In the UK, 15,000 Ahmadi Muslims gathered at the Excel Center in East London to listen to the faith- inspiring address of Hadrat Khalifatul Masih V aa. This historic address was shown LIVE world-wide through MTA from London, England, with simultaneous 2-way communications from Rabwah, Pakistan and Qadian, India. In his address, Huzur aa took a historic pledge from the members of Jama`at world-wide, affirming to spread Islam and Ahmadiyyat to the corners of the earth, to safeguard the institution of Khilafat, and to ensure that the upcoming generations continue to remain attached to Khilafat (see pg. 290). Planned Visits to USA, Canada and Other Countries Centenary Khilafat Jubilee Day (May 27, 2008)