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.
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 […]
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 Muharram 1443 AH will be Tuesday, August 10th, 2021. There were no confirmed moon sightings on the eve of Sunday, August 8th. Key dates for the Month of Muharram 2 Muharram – Imam Hussain (p) arrives in […]
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 […]
mamia Medics International Southern California in collaboration with SMC announces the 2021 Imam Hussain Blood Drive. The community will have 3 opportunities to donate: Zainabia Islamic SocietyAugust 14th from 8AM – 2PM Masjid RasoolAugust 15th from 7:30AM – 1:30PM Jafaria Islamic SocietyAugust 22nd from 10AM – 4PMFor questions please contact donate@imamhussainblooddrive.org Register to Donate Register to Donate […]
On behalf of the Shia Muslim Council of Southern California, we would like to announce that the first day of Dhu al-Qa’dah is Saturday, June 12th, 2021. The crescent moon was not sighted during sunset on June 10th, 2021. Key dates for the Month of Dhu al-Qa’dah: 11 Dhu al-Qidah (June 22) Birth Anniversary of Imam […]