Atlanta Mulaqat Information

The Jamati Institutions are pleased to share that Mawlana Hazar Imam will arrive in the United States on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Jamati work in Atlanta will be from Wednesday, March 14 to Saturday, March 17, 2018.  

Mulaqat Information Center Volunteers will be available at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to welcome the Jamat. Please remember to arrange for your transportation between the airport and your accommodations.

Mulaqat is Scheduled at the Following Venues

Any adult aged 18 and over from the family with valid photo ID and Registration Form Number can pick up entry cards for the entire family. Please refer to the chart below on pick up dates and places. Jamati members who have not received the Entry Cards or have questions, are requested to contact the Diamond Jubilee Call Center at 1-855-55DJUSA.

 

Jamatkhana and Overflow Sites

X = Facility Closed

✔ = Facility Open

Location	Tuesday 3/13	Wednesday 3/14	Thursday 3/15	Friday 3/16	Saturday 3/17
Ashiana Banquet Hall	X	✔	✔	✔	X
Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Atlanta Headquarters	✔	X	✔	✔	✔
Atlanta Headquarters Overflow	✔	X	✔	✔	✔
Atlanta Northeast	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Atlanta Northeast Overflow	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Atlanta Northwest	✔	X	✔	✔	✔
Atlanta South	✔	X	✔	✔	✔
Duluth	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Gujarati Samaj	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔

Free parking on the site has been negotiated for the Jamat. In the event of free parking lot being full, Jamat will be directed to additional discounted parking also located on the site.

Arrangements have been made for a limited number of free parking stalls at the Blue and Yellow parking lots on a first come, first served basis. Once all the free parking stalls have been occupied, paid parking is available at various lots across the campus. Parking is limited, so please plan accordingly.

Due to conflicting events on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at GWCC, there will be heavy traffic and finding parking will be extremely difficult and will not be free.  Jamat is urged to plan ahead to allow sufficient time for traffic as well as walking from offsite lots. We humbly request Jamati members to use hotel shuttles, rideshare and carpool.

Parking, Drop-off, and Pick Up Map

 

 

The following information on food and beverage is provided to allow the Jamat to better plan for the upcoming Mulaqat. Please note that the food servings are meant to be simple and streamlined to better allow the Jamat to benefit from the decorum and sanctity of the Mulaqat ceremonies. 

For the Jamats’ comfort, a refreshment station with tea, water, and dry snacks will be available prior to security checkpoints.

After clearing security, each member of the Jamat will be provided a light refreshment bag as they enter the various ceremonies. These bags will consist of sweet and savory snack items as well as bottled water. 

Upon exiting any morning Mulaqat sessions, the Jamat will be provided with a small, boxed snack that they will be able to take with them. A prayer gathering and a light dinner will follow ceremonies taking place in the evening. 

Meals consisting of South Asian food, including a non-vegetarian and vegetarian entrée and a non-South Asian, kid-friendly option along with mithai, water and tea will be served at all Jamatkhanas and Overflow facilities throughout the Houston and Atlanta area. All city locations will be served the same menu.

 

Please note that items may be substituted for similar options. Menu and selections are subject to change.