First of Safar 1436AH

The Moon-Sighting Committee in the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars of North America announces that Monday, November 24, 2014 will be the first day of the month of Safar 1436 for the entire region of North America. The Arbaeen, the anniversary of 40th day of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (as), will therefore be on Saturday, December 13, 2014.

Community Reminder – Ashura Program

The program will start at 10AM with an Arabic lecture by Sheikh Hazim Al-Zirgawi.  This is followed by namaz (~12PM) and a speech by Sayyid Rohullah Wahidi until 1PM.  The program will end with noha and lunch.  For those not able to attend the program at Imam Ali Masjid, Mahdieh will begin their program at 1PM.