American Shia Muslims Observe Arbaeen, the World's Largest Annual Peaceful Gathering

MPAC says it identified 214 Meta political ads using anti-Muslim narratives, raising questions about platform accountability before the 2026 elections.

United States and Saudi aircraft struck PMF sites across seven Iraqi provinces, killing at least 20 personnel days before Arbaeen as millions of peaceful worshippers travel toward Karbala.

A new Department of Homeland Security rule replaces duration of status with fixed expiration dates for international students and exchange visitors, capping admission at four years and reducing the departure period, with effects reaching Muslim students, scholars and their families nationwide.

SMF condemns the apparent arson attack on the Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center and calls for federal action to protect houses of worship. The attack is part of a troubling pattern of incidents targeting American mosques.

A suspect has been arrested after the American Islamic Community Center in Madison Heights, Michigan received threatening voicemails containing death threats and anti-Muslim hate speech. SMF Executive Director Rahat Husain commends law enforcement's swift response and highlights the Foundation's expanding work with government agencies to strengthen mosque security nationwide.

The Shia Muslim Foundation commends U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.) for his continued public recognition of Muharram and Ashura, reaffirming his support for Michigan's Muslim community and the enduring values represented by the sacrifice of Imam Hussain (AS).

The Shia Muslim Foundation is calling for a full, transparent investigation after Sabah Mooswi, a Shia Muslim mother and community organizer in Dallas, had a bullet strike her vehicle on Mother's Day while driving on Interstate 35. The bullet shattered her windshield and traveled into the area where her young son could have been seated.

The Shia Muslim Foundation welcomes New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's public statement marking the beginning of Muharram and the Islamic New Year, recognizing the month's significance to Shia Muslims and its themes of justice, compassion, and moral courage.

American Muslims commemorate Muharram as a sacred month of remembrance centered on Imam Husain, moral courage, and the tragedy of Karbala. Across the United States, Shia mosques hold majlis gatherings that explain his stand for justice, faith, and human dignity.

As thousands of American Shia Muslims prepare to observe Muharram, the Shia Muslim Foundation has launched an unprecedented multi state public safety outreach initiative across Maryland and Virginia. Through direct engagement with law enforcement, homeland security, emergency management agencies, and government officials, SMF is providing operational awareness briefings designed to strengthen safety, improve coordination, reduce misunderstandings, and support secure Muharram

American Muslims mark the start of Muharram with mourning, majalis, and community service, honoring the legacy of Husain and his stand against tyranny at Karbala.

The United States and Iran confirmed a draft framework as negotiations moved toward a formal agreement, with implications for diplomacy, regional stability, and communities following U.S. policy toward Iran.

119 Members of Congress Oppose "Sharia Free America" Caucus and Anti Muslim Legislation

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.

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.

Cardinal Robert McElroy, Archbishop of Washington, visited Idara e Jaferia in Burtonsville, Maryland, to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the historic 2021 meeting between Pope Francis and Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali al Sistani in Najaf. The event brought together Catholic and Shia leaders to affirm that interfaith dialogue remains the only path forward in a time of war and distrust.