Residents in Laudium and surrounding areas are ready to welcome thousands of devotees from across the provinces and abroad as the annual Ijtima takes place, this time at the Laudium Sports Grounds from Friday (May 1) to Sunday (May 3). The highlight of the Ijtima will be the mass Jummah where around 15,000 people are expected to congregate. An official of the Ijtima told the Laudium Sun, “The Ijtima is a spiritually focused event aimed at encouraging reflection repentance and strengthening one’s connection with the Almighty. It brings together people from all walks of life in an environment of unity where social barriers are set aside and emphasis is placed on living a life of purpose and faith.”
*Residents are advised that several streets in and around Laudium will be affected with temporary closures and one way routes will be in place.
Why the Ijtima is a Reorientation of Your Life!
Laudium Ijtima 2026 | 1-3 May 2026 | Laudium Sports Stadiums
Laudium is once again hosting the Ijtima which rotates areas annually on a regional basis, mainly within the old Transvaal area.
The Ijtima in Laudium officially launches from Jumu’ah on Friday (May 1) and ends at Zohar on Sunday (May 3) at the Laudium Sports Stadium grounds.
The highlight of the Ijtima is the coming together of about 15,000 people, to attend the Friday prayer.
Mufti Abdul Khaliq Bhoola, on behalf of the Laudiun Ijtima Organising Committee, said, “The world is loud and full of distractions, but your heart needs silence, deep reflection and a constant pure environment of wisdom and guidance to realign it to our purpose in life. We can only attain proximity to Our Creator and Master, The Almighty, if we dedicate our lives to the fulfillment of our ordained divine purpose.
Today, we live in an era of “constant digital connection,” but this connection has disconnected us spiritually and directed our mindset in the opposite direction. We are busy, yet our souls feel idle.
It is meant to be an intervention in the middle of your mundane daily routine. It is a gathering that attracts thousands from all over our country and internationally, where the dust of the world is washed away by the tears of repentance, the awe inspiring lectures and the warmth of brotherhood. It is more than just a gathering, it is an event that leads to transformation!
The annual Ijtima is a unique system where:
- Social Barriers Dissolve: The CEO sits shoulder-to-shoulder with the labourer. In the sight of The Almighrty, the only currency is Taqwa (To be aware and conscious of our Creator and Master whom we have to return to).
- We are reminded of our divine purpose to not only worry about our bellies and desires, but to act as Ambassadors of Islam, showcasing its beauty.
- It’s not only about listening to inspiring lectures and feeling the camaraderie, but a holistic system where one and all are urged to sacrifice some time from their worldly routine, and go out to better learn Islam, experience the sweetness of sacrifice, imbibe excellent character, and become punctual on one’s five daily Salaah and other religious duties.
We spend our lives building homes we will leave behind. Here, we spend a few days building the home we will inhabit forever in the Hereafter.
This isn’t just about learning the Deen; it’s about living it in its simplest, Sunnah (Prophetic) form.
Why You Can’t Afford to Miss It!
You might think, “I’m too busy,” or “I’ll go next time.” But time is a vanishing shadow. The Ijtima offers something the digital world cannot: Suhbah( Company inspiring).When you surround yourself with thousands of men crying out “Oh our Creator and Master” your own heart has no choice but to soften. You don’t just hear the message; you feel its vibration in the air.
The Ripple Effect:
From this city to the world
The Ijtima is the “power station.” You come to recharge, but you leave to illuminate.
From these few days, Jama’ats will form—men who will carry the light of
“Deen of Islam” to the darkest corners of our neighborhoods and beyond.
This is your invitation to:
- Disconnect from the digital noise.
- Reconnect with your Creator and Master.
- Redirect your life’s ambition toward the eternal life of the Hereafter.
Finally…
Those who stay away see only the crowds and the tents. Those who enter find an arena of peace. Don’t let another year pass where you are a spectator of guidance. Become a participant in it. Pack your bedding, leave your worries behind, and walk toward your success. May the Almighty Creator accept every step taken toward this gathering, purify our intentions, and make this Ijtima a turning point for our city and all Humanity.
Ameen.”
Friday – Jumuah – Road Closures
Friday (May 1), the following roads will be converted to one way traffic towards the Ijtima site:
- The link road between Leisching and Cuprene Street.
- Cuprene Street between 5th Avenue and 19th Avenue.
- 19th Avenue from Cuprene to Jewel Str.
- Military Road from R55 to Delhi Street.
Residents are urged to use KFC as an access road in and out of Laudium. Above closures will be implemented from 10:30 until 14:00 on Friday (May 1) only.
Traffic Advisory
Residents are hereby advised that the Annual Ijtima (religious event) will be taking place at the Laudium Sport Grounds this weekend (April 30 to May 3).
The Ijtima will attract 1000’s of people to Laudium this weekend thus increasing traffic volumes in the area.
As part of the Traffic Management Plans as approved, the following streets will be affected:
- 19th Avenue will be closed to all vehicles between Brown Street and Jewel Street intersection.
- Brown Street will be utilised as a one way in towards the cemetery.
- 19th Avenue will also be closed between Indigo street and Jewel Street, access only to vehicles entering the Ijtima site.
The following roads will experience very high traffic volumes throughout the event especially on Friday (May 1) from 8am until 4pm:
- Military Road (from R55 until Delhi Street).
- 1st Avenue (KFC entrance).
- Jewel Street (between 1st Avenue and 19th Avenue).
- Emerald Street (between 1st Avenue and 19th Avenue).
- Erasmia link road (from Helena Street / Barbara Coetzee until Cuprene Street.
- Muhammed’s Hardware entrance
- 2nd Avenue.
- Pendant Street between 13th and 2nd Avenue.
- 5th Avenue between Cuprene and Pendant Street.
- Cuprene between 5th and 19th Avenue
- Other roads in and around the Ijtima site / suburb will be closed off periodically to assist with traffic congestion.
We request that motorists plan accordingly and exercise patience during this period. TMPD, SAPS and other local authorities will be on site to assist during this period. These traffic management plans will be in effect for the duration of the event.
Thank you
Laudium Disaster Management