On behalf of the Shia Muslim Council of Southern California, we would like to announce that the first day of Rabi al-Awwal 1446 AH will be Thursday, September 5th, 2024. There were no confirmed moon sightings on the eve of Tuesday, September 3rd. Key dates for the Month of Rabi al-Awwal: 8 Rabi al-Awwal (Sep. 12): […]
On behalf of the Shia Muslim Council of Southern California, we would like to announce that the first day of Safar 1446 AH will be Tuesday, August 6th, 2024. There were no confirmed moon sightings on the eve of Sunday, August 4th. Key dates for the Month of Safar: 7 Safar (Aug. 12): Martyrdom of Imam […]
On behalf of the Shia Muslim Council of Southern California, we would like to announce that the first day of Muharram 1446 AH will be Sunday, July 7th, 2024. There were confirmed moon sightings on the eve of Saturday, July 6th. Key dates for the Month of Muharram: 2 Muharram – Imam Hussain (p) arrives in Karbala […]
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): […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
On behalf of the Shia Muslim Council of Southern California, we would like to announce that the first day of Rabi al-Awwal 1443 AH will be Friday, October 8th, 2021. There were multiple confirmed moon sightings on the eve of Thursday, October 7th. Key dates for the Month of Rabi al-Awwal:8 Rabi al-Awwal (Oct. 15): Martyrdom of Imam […]
On behalf of the Shia Muslim Council of Southern California, we would like to announce that the first day of Dhul Hijjah is Sunday, July 11th, 2021. The crescent moon was sighted during sunset on July 10th, 2021 by Mo’mineen in San Diego, CA. Therefore, based on the sighting, Eid al-Adha will be on Wednesday, July 20th, 2021. Key […]