Religious Events
Shia Communities Commemorate Sorrowful Martyrdom Anniversary of Sayyida Fatima (peace be upon her)
November 26, 2025
Shia Communities Commemorate Sorrowful Martyrdom Anniversary of Sayyida Fatima (peace be upon her)
Shia communities across Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, and the United Kingdom marked the anniversary of the martyrdom of Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her) with major ceremonies, processions, and gatherings, drawing millions worldwide and reaffirming devotion to the Ahl al-Bayt…
Shia Communities Worldwide Celebrate Eid Al-Zahra on 9th Rabi’ al-Awwal
September 2, 2025
Shia Communities Worldwide Celebrate Eid Al-Zahra on 9th Rabi’ al-Awwal
The ninth of Rabi’ al-Awwal marks the beginning of global Shia celebrations, known as Farhat al-Zahra, a day of joy following two months of mourning for the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them), with recommended acts of worship, charity, and…
Millions of Pilgrims Gather in Samarra to Commemorate Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari (peace be upon him)
September 1, 2025
Millions of Pilgrims Gather in Samarra to Commemorate Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari (peace be upon him)
On the 8th of Rabi al-Awwal, the Iraqi city of Samarra witnessed the arrival of millions of pilgrims marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hasan al-Askari (peace be upon him). The commemoration turned the city into a center of mourning,…
Shia Muslims Worldwide Begin Muhsiniyah Week of Mourning
August 25, 2025
Shia Muslims Worldwide Begin Muhsiniyah Week of Mourning
Global Shia communities have begun commemorations marking Muhsiniyah Week, observed annually during the first days of Rabi al-Awwal, to honor the memory of The Honourable Muhsin ibn Ali (peace be upon them both), the unborn son of Imam Ali (peace…
Grand Mourning Ceremonies Mark Holy Prophet’s Martyrdom at Holy Shrines in Najaf and Karbala
August 24, 2025
Grand Mourning Ceremonies Mark Holy Prophet’s Martyrdom at Holy Shrines in Najaf and Karbala
The holy Shrines of Amir al-Mo’mineen Imam Ali (peace be upon him) in Holy Najaf and Imam Hussein and Abal-Fazl Al-Abbas (peace be upon them both) in Karbala witnessed large-scale mourning ceremonies to mark the martyrdom anniversary of the Holy…
Commemorations of Holy Prophet’s Martyrdom Held in Multiple Countries Under the Auspices of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi
August 24, 2025
Commemorations of Holy Prophet’s Martyrdom Held in Multiple Countries Under the Auspices of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi
Commemorations marking the martyrdom anniversary of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) were held across several countries under the auspices of the office of Grand Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq Hussaini Shirazi. The gatherings drew scholars, clerics, cultural…
Safar 28th Marks Holy Prophet’s “Martyrdom” Anniversary
August 24, 2025
Safar 28th Marks Holy Prophet’s “Martyrdom” Anniversary
The 28th of Safar, in the 11th year of the Hijra, marks the anniversary of the death, or more accurately, the “martyrdom”, of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his pure family). Numerous narrations in both Shia and…
Prophet’s Command to Join Usama’s Army: A Defining Moment in Early Islamic History
August 22, 2025
Prophet’s Command to Join Usama’s Army: A Defining Moment in Early Islamic History
On the 26th of Safar in the year 11 AH, during the final days of his life, the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) issued a decisive order: all Muslims were to prepare and join the army…
Prophet of Mercy: A Timeless Model of Justice, Simplicity, and Human Dignity
August 22, 2025
Prophet of Mercy: A Timeless Model of Justice, Simplicity, and Human Dignity
As the Muslim world marks the week of remembrance for the martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family), reflections on his teachings, life, and legacy highlight values that remain relevant to today’s global challenges. His…
Black Thursday: The Beginning of Deviation in the Islamic Nation
August 20, 2025
Black Thursday: The Beginning of Deviation in the Islamic Nation
In the year 11 AH, an event known as “Black Thursday” altered the course of the Islamic nation. This incident, documented in authentic Sunni sources like Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, is considered a turning point in Islamic history. On…