Religious Events

Vibrant celebrations honoring the birth anniversary of the 8th Imam, Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (peace be upon him), were held simultaneously at two prominent Shia centers in Melbourne and Copenhagen on Friday. In Melbourne, the Hussainiyah Bayt al-Hussain (peace be…

Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday, indicating that the first round of voting in the Vatican conclave did not produce a new pope, Anadolu Agency reported. The conclave, attended by 133 cardinal electors, began following the…

Over 400,000 people, including global leaders and pilgrims, bid farewell to Pope Francis at a solemn funeral in St. Peter’s Square, The Independent reported. The late pontiff, who died at 88 after a stroke, was eulogized for his advocacy for…

The 15th of Shawwal marked the anniversary of the Battle of Uhud and the martyrdom of the Honourable Hamza, peace be upon him, the loyal and esteemed uncle of the Holy Prophet, peace be upon him and his family. Hamza,…

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres extended Eid al-Fitr greetings on Saturday, expressing his sentiments with “a heavy heart,” as millions of Muslims observe the holiday in the shadow of war and displacement, rather than enjoying traditional family gatherings, Anadolu Agency reported.…

Copenhagen hosts solemn rituals blending Quranic recitation, sermons, and Night of Qadr observances. Imam Sadiq (peace be upon him) Institute, a Copenhagen-based center linked to the Supreme Religious Authority, marked the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace…

Shia communities worldwide honored the Commander of the Faithful (peace be upon him) through processions and sermons, preserving his timeless legacy. Karachi and Dallas united in solemn remembrance of Imam Ali (peace be upon him), blending spiritual reflection with robust…

The historical procession of the Tabut-e-Ghalim was held this year as well, on the morning of the 19th of Ramadan, just like every year. After the Fajr prayer was offered in congregation at the Masjid-e-Kufa, a sermon was delivered by…

The Muslim world mourns the demise of Sayyida Khadija al-Kubra (peace be upon her), the first wife of Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his pure family), on the 10th of Ramadan. Sayyida Khadija (peace be upon her)…

One and a half centuries ago, following the passing of Sheikh Morteza Ansari, the leadership of the Shia community was entrusted to Mirza Shirazi. On the 24th of Sha’ban, we commemorate the anniversary of the passing of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid…