Ijtima 2016 Transportation Details


Transportation Team

  • Nazim Transportation: Usama Virk (202-681-9171 or uvirk12@gmail.com)
  • Baltimore Washington Airport (BWI): Waheed Malik (410-294-9809)
  • Reagan National Airport (DCA): Colonel Bashir Ahmed (703-944-8490)
  • Washington Dulles Airport (IAD): Mirza Sahib (703-839-3254)

Preferred Airport

The transportation Team strongly encourages all guests to fly to BWI (Baltimore-Washington Airport) as the distance and traffic between the other airports pose many logistical challenges, including extended delays, which might require more time for you to get to the Ijtima site and to leave the Ijtima site before the closing session ends.

Transportation Options

A) Baltimore Washington Airport (BWI)

When exiting the terminal; head towards the “baggage claim area (lower deck)" and come outside to the pickup curb. Look for “Pickup Zone D2” and you will meet a Transportation Team representative.


Please follow his instructions. Remember: All pickups will happen from Arrival Curb “Pickup-Up Zone D2” at all times. If you cannot find anybody, please wait there and call the Transportation department BWI-Lead, Waheed Malik (410-294-9809) and he will guide you to your transport.

Your wait time will be minimal, Insha'allah. The Ijtima site is approximately 30-45 minutes away from the airport. For departure, we would encourage you to leave at least 2-3 hours before your flight time. Please sign up for your departure transportation, at the Transportation Desk, 24 hours in advance.(Saturday night).

B) Washington National Airport (DCA)

This airport is located in the middle of Washington, DC; often marred with traffic jams and therefore less desirable.

  • When exiting the terminal; head towards the “Baggage Claim” area and look for an Ansar transportation representative, standing by adjacent to an information booth. If you cannot find him, please call the transportation department DCA-Lead, Colonel Bashir Ahmed (703-944-8490), and he will guide you to your transport. Please follow your transportation representative’s instructions.
  • Your wait time will be minimal Insha'allah, if we know of your arrival in advance. For unscheduled arrival your wait time is expected to be approx. 2 hours. The Ijtima site is approximately 60-90 minutes away from the airport.
  • For departure, we would encourage you to leave at least 3-4 hours before your flight time. Please sign up for your departure transportation, at the Transportation Desk 24 hours in advance (Saturday night).

Note: For best service, please pre-plan your arrival and departure with the Transportation Team.

C) Dulles International Airport (IAD) – (Highly Discouraged)

Using this airport is highly discouraged. We can manage only large groups at this airport, with sufficient advanced notice. This airport is located in Northern Virginia; approximately 2 hours away. Travel time of 4 hours is not unheard of.

  • When exiting the terminal; head towards the “Baggage Claim” area and look for transportation representative, standing by adjacent to an information booth. If you cannot find him, please call the transportation department, Mirza sahib (703-839-3254) and he will guide you to your transport. Please follow your transportation representative’s instructions.
  • Your wait time will be minimal Insha'allah, if we know of your arrival in advance. (Note: Regrettably, we will not be able to provide transportation to and from this airport if advanced arrangements are not made)
  • For departure, we would encourage you to leave at least 4-5 hours before your flight time. Please sign up for your departure transportation, at the Transportation Desk, 24 hours in advance.(Saturday Night).

D) Union Station

The Union Station is also located in the middle of Washington, DC; often marred with traffic jams and therefore less desirable.

  • Contact Colonel Bashir Ahmed (703-944-8490), in advance, to make pickup or drop-off arrangements from the Union station. Please follow your transportation representative’s instructions.
  • Your wait time will be minimal Insha'allah if we know of your arrival in advance. For arrival not arranged in advance your wait time is expected to be approx. 1-2 hours. The Ijtima site is approximately 60-90 minutes away from the station.
  • For departure, we would encourage you to leave at least 2-3 hours before your departure time. Please sign up for your departure transportation, at the Transportation Desk 24 hours in advance (Saturday night).

Shuttle to Courtyard Silver Spring North & Residence Inn Silver Spring,

Both Hotels are located approximately 10 minutes away from the Ijtima site (Baitur Rahman Mosque).

Shuttle service will be provided for the guests staying at these Hotels only:-

  • Friday evening – shuttles will be ready to take the attendees to the hotel immediately after the conclusion of the Shura/Ijtima sessions.
  • Saturday morning – shuttles will start bringing attendees to the Ijtima site (Baitur Rahman Mosque) starting at 7:30 AM, with the last shuttle leaving at 8:30 AM.
  • Saturday evening – shuttles will be ready to take the attendees to the hotel immediately after the conclusion of the Ijtima sessions.
  • Sunday morning – Shuttles will start bringing attendees to the Ijtima site (Baitur Rahman Mosque) starting at 7:30 AM, with the last shuttle leaving at 8:30 AM. (Note: Please be ready with your luggage)

Shuttle schedule would be posted at the Transportation Desk (Baitur Rahman Mosque) as well as near the front desk at Holiday Inn. Contact Kudus Yahaya (915 873-3140) for questions about the shuttle service between hotel sand Baitur Rahman Mosque.

Lastly, we consider it an honor and responsibility to ensure that all guests of the Promised Messiah (alaihissalam) get to the Ijtima Site safely, securely, and comfortably.

If you have any questions regarding the Ijtima transportation you are requested to contact Nazim Transportation Usama Virk (202-681- 9171)