The shrine of Imam Ali in Najaf is being adorned with banners, flags, floral displays, and expanded Quranic and cultural programming ahead of Eid al-Ghadir on June 4, 2026. Officials expect massive crowds of pilgrims at the burial site of Islam’s fourth caliph and the first Shia Imam, a day that commemorates the Prophet Muhammad’s designation of Ali ibn Abi Talib as his successor at Ghadir Khumm.

A San Diego teenager is being praised after organizing Eid goodie bags for children impacted by the deadly attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego. Following the May 18 mosque shooting, 17 year old Sarah Abdin launched a fundraiser that raised more than $2,000 and helped provide approximately 150 gift bags filled with toys, art supplies, treats, and activities. Her effort has become a symbol of hope, healing, and community support for Muslim children affected by tragedy.

The Shia Muslim Foundation strongly condemns the deadly attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego, where three men were killed. SMF calls for a full hate crime investigation, expanded mosque security coordination, and government action to protect Muslim houses of worship across the United States.

The Shia Muslim Foundation and Idara-e-Jaferia Islamic Center recently co-hosted their inaugural Community Safety and Security Summit in Burtonsville, Maryland, bringing together Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth, Maryland Governor's Office of Homeland Security Director Marcia Deppen, and MCPD Commander Jason Cokinos for a landmark gathering focused on the safety of the Shia Muslim community.

A shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, the largest mosque in San Diego County, became breaking national news just one day after the Shia Muslim Foundation's Safety and Security Summit addressed the urgent need to protect Muslim houses of worship. SMF Executive Director Rahat Husain called the attack a brutal confirmation of the dangers Muslim institutions continue to face.

The Shia Muslim Foundation attended a Hajj travel and return briefing hosted by the Muslim Public Affairs Council, with representatives from the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This brief covers official guidance on safe travel, scam awareness, social media rules, and reentry requirements for American Muslims performing Hajj this year.

War has crushed the pilgrimage economy in Najaf and Karbala, leaving Shia families, hotel workers, shopkeepers, taxi drivers, vendors, and tour operators under heavy financial strain. As pilgrim numbers collapse, the silence around Iraq’s shrine cities now carries a second burden: economic hardship. The crisis shows how deeply ziyarat supports daily life in these sacred cities and how quickly war can disrupt both devotion and survival.

The Shia Muslim Foundation proudly welcomes the US theatrical release of Time Hoppers: The Silk Road, a landmark animated feature that brings Muslim history, science, and imagination to the big screen. This film offers an accessible time-travel story for families and young audiences, filling a gap in mainstream media where Muslim contributions to science often go unnoticed.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Shia Muslim Foundation (SMF) today issued an urgent mandate to American Shia Muslims: Commit fully to civic participation. Voting represents the primary and most powerful mechanism for community defense. Participation in every election cycle: local, state, and federal, directly determines the future security of our institutions, our civil rights, and our families. Silence in the political process guarantees marginalized status. Pol

Shia Muslim Foundation condemns terror threats against Dearborn Shia mosque; FBI and police probe AR-15 attack plot, sectarian hate rhetoric

A new statement from the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars of North America calls the recently disrupted plan to bomb IEC Husaini in...

16 year old plotted to bomb Shia mosque IEC Husaini. FBI foiled the plan. SMF warns: this is part of a rising wave of anti-Shia violence.

SMF praises SPACE’s Shia Intern Connect for uniting Shia youth through mentorship, support, and professional community.

On June 6, 2025, Muslims will observe Eid al-Adha, a major Islamic holiday honoring Prophet Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. The day is marked by prayer, charity, and symbolic animal sacrifice, reflecting themes of faith, devotion, and generosity. It also recalls the legacy of Husain ibn Ali, who gave his life for justice. Eid encourages humility, selflessness, and moral courage—values shared across religious traditions.

Disagreeing is not division. New Muslim-Jewish accords reject silence and fear, choosing dialogue to protect Britain’s shared future.

Pope Francis’s outreach to Shia leaders, including meetings with Sistani, Razawi, and Modarresi, showed true interfaith leadership.

Washington, D.C. — The Shia Muslim Foundation (SMF), in partnership with Idara-e-Jaferia, is proud to announce a timely public event...

Vandalism at NYU prayer space targets Muslim students. SMF demands a federal hate crimes probe and stands with ICNYU.

Eid ul Fitr is a day of prayer, charity, and community Overview: What Is Eid ul-Fitr? Eid ul-Fitr is one of the most important holidays...

Shia Muslim Foundation urges prayers for Grand Ayatollah Fayadh, 93, a revered Shia leader hospitalized in Najaf, now in stable condition.