Religious Events

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…

Sayyida Ruqayyah (peace be upon her) is one of the daughters of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him), and her holy shrine is located in Damascus. Her birth is dated to the 23rd of Sha’ban in the year 58 AH.…

With the arrival of the blessed Sha’ban Eids, the honourable residence of Grand Ayatullah Shirazi in the holy city of Qom hosted a gathering of the faithful on Sunday, the 3rd of Sha’ban 1446 A.H. (February 2). Devotees of the…

The 27th of Rajab is a day of profound spiritual significance in Islam, marking the event of Mab’ath—the day our Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his pure family) officially initiated his Divine Mission as the Messenger of…

Shia Muslims around the world commemorate the sorrowful martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Kadhim (peace be upon him) on the 25th of Rajab. This year saw over 14 million pilgrims expressing their devotion to Bab al-Hawa’ij and condolences to the Imam…

The 20th to the 26th of Rajab marks the week commemorating the martyrdom of Imam al-Kadhim (peace be upon him). The grand procession of Kadhimayn, the second largest after the Arbaeen pilgrimage, is nearing its peak. A multitude of pilgrims,…

Sayyida Zaynab bint Ali, daughter of Amir al-Mo’mineen and Sayyida Fatimah al-Zahra, peace be upon them, played a pivotal role in the preservation of Islam and realization of the holy mission of Imam al-Hussein, peace be upon him, in the…

Sayyida Zeinab al-Kobra, the daughter of Imam Ali and Fatimah al-Zahra, peace be upon them, is widely revered as an epitome of patience and a symbol of strength, wisdom, and piety. Born on the 5th of Jumada al-Awwal in 6…

On May 23, 1911, coinciding with the 10th of Rabi’ al-Thani 1330 A.H., a devastating incident occurred at the holy shrine of Imam Reza, peace be upon him, in Mashhad, marking a dark chapter in Shia history. Just two hours…

Lady Fatima Masoomah, a highly revered member of the Ahl al-Bayt, peace be upon them, passed away on the 10th of Rabi’ al-Thani in the year 201 A.H. at the age of 28. She is not only the daughter, sister,…