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.

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.