Annual Ijtema 26

BEFORE YOU TRAVEL

Plan your visit

Everything you need to get to Puttenham, park, stay, eat and find your way around the site.

Venue and directions

The Ijtema is held at Hook Lane, Puttenham, Guildford GU3 1AN. Gates open at 12:00 on Friday.

Venue

The Ijtema was held at Hook Lane, Puttenham, Guildford GU3 1AN.

  • By car

    Leave the A31 at Puttenham and follow signage from Hook Lane. Marshals direct all arrivals from the gate.

  • Arrival window

    Please arrive before 13:30 on Friday if you are travelling by coach.

The Ijtema site at Puttenham seen from above in daylight, the long marquees running across the field with the visitor car park filled alongside them and marshals directing arrivals

Transport

Coach travel is arranged by each majlis. Speak to your Qaid before booking anything independently.

  • Regional coaches

    Arranged by your majlis. Your Qaid will confirm pick-up points and departure times.

  • On-site shuttle

    A shuttle runs between the far car parks and the main gate throughout the day.

  • Blue badge

    Accessible drop-off is available directly at the main gate.

Parking

Free on-site parking. Follow marshal directions — do not park on Hook Lane itself.

  • Car parks

    Three marked car parks, opening in sequence as each fills.

  • Accessible parking

    Reserved bays close to the main gate. Display your blue badge.

  • Overnight

    Vehicles may remain on site overnight for those staying over.

Accommodation

Staying on-site during Ijtema? Here is what is provided, and who to ask.

  • Heated marquee

  • No booking required

Each guest will be provided with

  • Mattress
  • Pillow + pillowcase
  • Quilt + cover
  • Bedsheet

All bedding and mattresses are laid out on the floor.

If you have any special requirements or need assistance with accommodation, please contact Nazim Accommodation on +44 7861 984653.

Food

Meals are provided across all three days. Serving times are published in the programme.

Ansar Menu — served in the Dining Marquee

Friday 18 September

Breakfast07:30
Channay · Roti · Suji Halwa
Lunch14:30
Chicken Briyani · Raita · Masoor Daal · Roti
Dinner19:00
Aalo Keema · Rice · Roti · Gurh Chawal

Saturday 19 September

Breakfast07:30
Channay · Roti · Suji Halwa
Lunch12:30
Aalo Gosht · Rice · Roti · Masoor Daal
Dinner19:00
Chicken Korma · Rice · Roti · Mutanjan

Sunday 20 September

Breakfast07:30
Aalo Bhujiya · Paya · Roti · Suji Halwa
Lunch14:00
Mutton Korma · Rice · Roti · Zarda · Masoor Daal
Dinner17:30
Langar Daal · Rice · Roti

  • Meals included

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner on all three days.

  • Serving points

    Dining Marquee, with an additional point near the Sports Field at peak times.

  • Dietary needs

    Notify your Qaid in advance so provision can be made.

Site map

A printed site map is given out at the gate, and the same map is available here.

Ansarullah UK Annual Ijtema 2026 site map — an illustrated aerial plan of the Puttenham grounds, labelling the Ijtema Gah, Lajna Gah, Auditorium, Dining Marquee, Canopy, Isaar unit, medical unit, registration, car parking, washrooms and the sports field
Open the map full size — the lettering is small on a phone.

Accessibility

The site is on grass and can be uneven underfoot. These arrangements are in place.

  • Step-free routes

    Matting is laid between the main gate, the marquees and the facilities.

  • Seating

    Chairs are reserved near the front of the main marquee.

  • Accessible toilets

    Located beside each block of facilities.

  • Assistance

    Speak to any marshal — they can arrange a buggy between areas.

Need assistance getting around the site?Mobility support, accessible parking and seating, and staffed support points are covered in full on the Care & Support page.

On-site services

Everything else you may need while you are here.

  • First aid

    24-hour first aid and homeopathy near the main gate.

  • Lost property

    Handed in and collected at the information point.

  • Information point

    Beside the main gate, staffed throughout the Ijtema.

  • Prayer facilities

    Wudu areas beside the Prayer Marquee.