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− Chanda Jalsa Salana (Annual Convention Subscription) − − Chanda Jalsa Salana is the contribution for the Annual Gathering at − − the (Center) paid at the rate of 1/120 of one's annual income Markaz th from all sources of an earning member, male or female, once a year. This donation is compulsory and is used exclusively for the expenses of the Annual Convention held at the National level. year Chanda Jalsa Salana − − starts on July 1 and ends on June 30 of the next year. This also st th Chanda was initiated by the Promised Messiah and Mahdi. as − Jalsa Salana (Annual Convention) − − In 1891, the Promised Messiah and Mahdi laid foundation as − of the system in the. The first was Jalsa Salana Jama at Jalsa Salana ‘ − − − − − held in 1891 at in Qadian. In this only 75 Masjid Aqsa Jalsa ± − members participated. The second was held on Jalsa Salana − − December 27, 1892 and the total attendance of this convention was around 500. The Promised Messiah and Mahdi said about the first as − Jalsa Salana: − − "All friends should make it a point to reach on this date for the sake of God to listen to His words and to participate in prayer. Such truths and words of wisdom shall be heard as are essential for the increase of faith, conviction, and knowledge. Such friends will also be entitled to special prayers and special attention. Efforts will be made before the most Merciful Lord that He may draw them towards Himself and accept them and grant them a change for the better. A secondary advantage of such gathering will be that every year when they come to Qadian on the appointed dates, they will see and meet newcomers into the fold and this personal acquaintance will continually develop into close friendship and love. . . . And effort will be made through prayers to create a bond of spiritual union between all and remove every barrier of estrangement, aloofness and difference. " 401