On behalf of Shia Muslim Council of Southern California, we would like to announce that the first day of Dhu al-Hijjah is Monday, June 19th, 2023. There were multiple naked eyewitness accounts of the new moon sighting at sunset on Sunday, June 18th in Southern California. Key dates for the Month of Dhu al Hijjah: 7 Dhu […]
On behalf of Shia Muslim Council of Southern California, we would like to announce that the first day of Ramadan is Thursday, March 23rd, 2023. There were multiple naked eyewitness accounts of the new moon sighting at sunset on Wednesday, March 22nd across North America. Key dates for the Month of Ramadan: 10th Ramadan (April 1st): […]
With the holy month of Ramadan quickly approaching, we draw the attention of the believers to some of the most important rules regarding qada fasts, fidyah, and kaffarah. http://ow.ly/W8o850ML43h قبل حلول رمضان: أهم أحكام القضاء والفدية والكفارة إضغط هنا لقراءة التفاصيل http://ow.ly/xawI50ML43i
As the world watches weeks of tumult in the streets of towns and cities in Iran, the Shia Muslim Council notes with deep sadness the incidents of injuries and deaths owing to severe strife, that has engulfed this otherwise peaceful nation, whose core values are based on the principles of Islam. The feelings of injustice amongst the populace, and […]
On behalf of Shia Muslim Council of Southern California, we would like to announce that the first day of Zilqaad is Wednesday, June 1st, 2022. There were no naked eyewitness accounts of the new moon sighting at sunset on Monday, May 30th. Key dates for the Month of Zilqaad: 11th Zilqaad (April 12th): Birthday of Imam […]
Congratulations to all of you on the birth of the Proof of Allah, the living Hujjah, and the imam of our time. Read a short biography about Imam Mahdi AJTF here. Do remember us in your precious prayers.
Sectarian violence has raised its ugly head yet again in Pakistan. The Shia Muslim Council of Southern California condemns the perpetrators for bombing a Shia Muslim Mosque in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar, killing more than 50 people and injuring many more who are in critical condition. This act of terrorism is all the more heinous […]
On behalf of the Shia Muslim Council of Southern California, we would like to announce that the first day of Jumada al-Akhir 1443 AH will be Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 for the entire North American region. There were multiple confirmed moon sightings on the eve of Monday, January 3rd. Key dates for the Month of Jumada al-Akhir: […]
On behalf of the Shia Muslim Council of Southern California, we would like to announce that the first day of Jumada al-Awwal 1443 AH will be Monday, December 6th, 2021 for the entire North America region. There were no confirmed moon sightings on the eve of Saturday, December 4th. Key dates for the Month of Jumada al-Ula:5 […]
SMC Message on the Birth of Prophet Muhammad The month of Rabi al-Awwal marks the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his household. The Holy Prophet was the last messenger of Allah who left us with the most precious gifts the Qur’an and the Ahlulbayt. Shia Muslim Council sends warmest wishes […]