SMF is deeply alarmed by reports that Bahraini authorities have arrested Shia preachers, reciters and mourning organizers over the annual Fatimiyya commemorations, and is monitoring the situation. Rights groups have documented a wider crackdown on Shia religious practice.

American Shia Muslims are marking the martyrdom of Sayeda Fatima al-Zahra, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. Here is who she was, why she is mourned, and how the Shrine of Imam Ali in Najaf has been draped in black.

The Najaf Hawza, a Shia seminary, is marking 1,000 years since Sheikh al-Tusi arrived in the city. Here is its history, the role of Grand Ayatollah Sistani, and why it matters in America.

Treasury's new FinCEN alert focuses on khums payments connected to Iran. What the guidance says, how khums works in Shia Islam, and what it could mean for American Shia charities.

The Shia Muslim Foundation joined UMAA's 24th Annual Convention in Markham, Ontario, where SMF Executive Director Rahat Husain moderated "From the Masjid to City Hall" and speakers urged Shia Muslims to turn identity into impact.

Olga Mokrova, the UN's Senior Security Adviser for Iraq, visited the Holy Shrine of Imam Husain (AS) in Karbala and said his name inspires Muslims and even Christians like herself. Here is who Imam Husain (AS) is, and why his message speaks to people of all faiths.

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

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.