Welcome to Hussainya Center of Las Vegas

This religious and community center is for the benefit of the Shia Muslim community, residing in Las Vegas and surrounding areas.

Hussainya aims to serve our community by providing a platform for spiritual devotion, education, social integration and self-development based on the traditions of the Noble Qurʾān and Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa).

ANNOUNCEMENTS

In the Name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

Announcement Concerning:

The Crescent Moon of the Month of Muharram, 1446 A.H.

The Moon-Sighting Committee of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars of North America announces that Sunday, July 7th, 2024, will be the first day of Muharram, 1446 A.H. for the entire region of North America.

This determination is based on the fact that there were verified sightings of the crescent moon by the naked eye at sunset on Saturday, July 6th, 2024 in many locations.

We ask God, the Most High, to accept your fasting, grant success in performing good deeds, and to hasten the Return of Our Master, Imam Mahdi (p).

Ashra-e-Muharram Guest Speaker

Speaker: Dr. Syed Urfi Hashmi

Dr. Syed Urfi Hashmi, an associate professor and department head at the Australian Catholic University, will be the guest speaker at Hussainiya Center of Las Vegas from 1st Muharram to 12th Muharram this year.

Dr. Hashmi is a renowned Islamic scholar recognized for his speeches and community engagement projects. His writings are widely published in the world's leading journals.

He has delivered several series of lectures (Ashra majalis) on contemporary topics in Muharram and other months across Australia and globally, addressing the needs of youth and modern society.

His topics for the twelve days of Muharram will include, but are not limited to, the teachings of Ahlulbayt and modern science.