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.