IECOC will be holding its monthly Arabic session on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 7 pm. The program will begin with Maghrib prayers, followed by an Arabic lecture by Sayed Moustafa al-Qazwini, where he will discuss the role of Imam Zainul Abidin (as) as an extension to Imam Hussain’s (as)…
It’s almost that time of year! Get ready for MPAC’s 14th annual Convention which brings together leading policy-makers, scholars, faith leaders, activists and other thought leaders from around the country to discuss and debate vital issues impacting the American Muslim community. This year’s convention will be held on December 13,…
It’s almost that time of year! Get ready for MPAC’s 14th annual Convention which brings together leading policy-makers, scholars, faith leaders, activists and other thought leaders from around the country to discuss and debate vital issues impacting the American Muslim community. This year’s convention will be held on December 13,…
Please join IECOC as we commemorate the Day of Ashura on Monday, November 3. The program will begin at 10 am with recitation of the Maqtal (story of Ashura events), poetry & lamentation, Dhuhr prayers, and concluding with lunch. IECOC would like to remind you that because Ashura falls on…
Imam Sayed Moustafa al-Qazwini continues his nightly Muharram lectures at the Aleyassin Hussaynia in Sydney, Australia. Topics presented include: The Objectives of Imam Hussain, Building the Future Generation, The Challenges of Our Youth, Tackling Marriage, and many others. To listen to his Arabic lectures, please visit http://iecoc.org/muharram-2014/ Aleyassin Hussaynia is…
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem In the Name of Allah, the Benificent, the Merciful Muharram Message – Answering the call of ‘hal minnasireen yansuroona’ (who is there who would help us?) Once again, as we all prepare ourselves for Aza (lamentation) of Imam Hussain (AS) during Muharram and…
Salaamun Alaykum, Shia Muslim Council would like to offer condolences to you and your respected members on the arrival of the holy month of Muharram and commemoration of martyrdom of Imam Hussai n(a.s) and his family. Attached please review with your members the information collected by individuals who saw the…
Muharram and the season of Ashura are upon us once again. During this time, millions of Muslims come together to commemorate one of the greatest sacrifices and struggles in Islamic history: the sacrifice of Imam Husayn (as) and his family and companions. Imam Husayn’s (as) ultimate sacrifice teaches us the…
Muharram and the season of Ashura are upon us once again. During this time, millions of Muslims come together to commemorate one of the greatest sacrifices and struggles in Islamic history: the sacrifice of Imam Husayn (as) and his family and companions. Imam Husayn’s (as) ultimate sacrifice teaches us the…
On Sunday, October 19, 2014, IECOC held its annual Eid carnival in the beautiful Irvine Regional Park. This year’s Carnival was a resounding success, and community members enjoyed all of the delicious food, games, prizes, and other activities. IECOC would like to thank all those who participated in this great…

