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Markazi Mosque Picks Suffolk Hall for 10,000-Attendee Ijtema, Residents Protest

4/26/2026

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The Markazi Mosque in Didsbury selected Shrubland Hall in Barham, Suffolk, for a three-day Ijtema on July 10-12 2026.
Organisers expect 10,000 attendees and chose the venue for its space and parking over ExCel London and the NEC.
Barham’s 1,600 residents have asked officials to cancel the gathering, warning of road gridlock and environmental strain.
The mosque is headquarters of the Tablighi Jamaat sect, linked to two 7/7 bombers who prayed there.

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The Markazi Mosque in Didsbury selected Shrubland Hall in Barham, Suffolk, for a three-day Ijtema on July 10-12 2026.
Organisers expect 10,000 attendees and chose the venue for its space and parking over ExCel London and the NEC.
Barham’s 1,600 residents have asked officials to cancel the gathering, warning of road gridlock and environmental strain.
The mosque is headquarters of the Tablighi Jamaat sect, linked to two 7/7 bombers who prayed there.