Ahmadiyya Muslim Communities Nationwide Honor VE Day with Calls for Peace

Across several UK communities, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with prayers, commemorations, and community outreach to honor the sacrifices of those who fought in the Second World War. Mosques in Wigan, Huddersfield, Walsall, and Doncaster have held special Friday prayers, displayed commemorative banners, and visited veterans and elderly residents to present cards and gifts, emphasizing gratitude and prayers for peace. The community leaders highlighted the importance of remembering not only the wartime generation's sacrifices but also the urgent need for a future free from conflict, justice, and compassion. Events have also included broader community gatherings, such as in Blackburn, where refugees and migrants from diverse countries reflected on the war's end and the contributions of often overlooked soldiers from Africa and Asia. Central to these observances is a call to action to spread peace, harmony, and justice, rooted in the teachings of Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the worldwide head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. The commemorations underscore that true peace involves justice and collective responsibility, and they serve as a reminder against repeating the horrors of war amid current global tensions.