Religious Events

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…

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…