Muharram 2025, Night of 5th, (Companions of Imam al-Husayn)
Speaker: Br. Mahdi Saleh (Bio)
Lecture: "In Praise of Imam Zayn al-ʿĀbidīn"
Date
Monday June 30th, 2025
7:15 pm to 10:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Location
MIT Tang Center, E51-395, 2 Amherst St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Schedule
7:15-7:25 Quran Recitation
7:25-7:30 Poem
7:30-8:20 Lecture and Q&A, in English
8:20-8:30 Tears for Karbala
Maghrib: Prayer
9:10-9:30 Mourning Ritual, Ziyarat Imam Husayn (p)
9:30-10:00 Dinner
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Speaker: Br. Mahdi Saleh (Bio)
Lecture: "In Praise of Imam Zayn al-ʿĀbidīn"
Date
Monday June 30th, 2025
7:15 pm to 10:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Location
MIT Tang Center, E51-395, 2 Amherst St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Schedule
7:15-7:25 Quran Recitation
7:25-7:30 Poem
7:30-8:20 Lecture and Q&A, in English
8:20-8:30 Tears for Karbala
Maghrib: Prayer
9:10-9:30 Mourning Ritual, Ziyarat Imam Husayn (p)
9:30-10:00 Dinner
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Muharram 2025, Night of 6th, (Qasim b. al-Hasan)
Speaker: Sr. Zehra Imam (Bio)
Lecture: "Karbala Dreams, Palestinian Nightmares"
Date
Tuesday July 1st, 2025
7:15 pm to 10:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Location
MIT Tang Center, E51-395, 2 Amherst St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Schedule
7:15-7:25 Quran Recitation
7:25-7:30 Poem
7:30-8:20 Lecture and Q&A, in English
8:20-8:30 Tears for Karbala
Maghrib: Prayer
9:10-9:30 Mourning Ritual, Ziyarat Imam Husayn (p)
9:30-10:00 Dinner
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Speaker: Sr. Zehra Imam (Bio)
Lecture: "Karbala Dreams, Palestinian Nightmares"
Date
Tuesday July 1st, 2025
7:15 pm to 10:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Location
MIT Tang Center, E51-395, 2 Amherst St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Schedule
7:15-7:25 Quran Recitation
7:25-7:30 Poem
7:30-8:20 Lecture and Q&A, in English
8:20-8:30 Tears for Karbala
Maghrib: Prayer
9:10-9:30 Mourning Ritual, Ziyarat Imam Husayn (p)
9:30-10:00 Dinner
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Muharram 2025, Night of 7th, (Qamar Bani Hashim, al-Abbas)
Speaker: Sr. Sarah Mokh (Bio)
Lecture: "Standing on the Bank of a Plastic River: Israf and Modern Predicaments"
Date
Wednesday July 2nd, 2025
7:15 pm to 10:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Location
MIT Tang Center, E51-395, 2 Amherst St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Schedule
7:15-7:25 Quran Recitation
7:25-7:30 Poem
7:30-8:20 Lecture and Q&A, in English
8:20-8:30 Tears for Karbala
Maghrib: Prayer
9:10-9:30 Mourning Ritual, Ziyarat Imam Husayn (p)
9:30-10:00 Dinner
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Speaker: Sr. Sarah Mokh (Bio)
Lecture: "Standing on the Bank of a Plastic River: Israf and Modern Predicaments"
Date
Wednesday July 2nd, 2025
7:15 pm to 10:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Location
MIT Tang Center, E51-395, 2 Amherst St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Schedule
7:15-7:25 Quran Recitation
7:25-7:30 Poem
7:30-8:20 Lecture and Q&A, in English
8:20-8:30 Tears for Karbala
Maghrib: Prayer
9:10-9:30 Mourning Ritual, Ziyarat Imam Husayn (p)
9:30-10:00 Dinner
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Muharram 2025, Night of 8th, (Ali al-Akbar)
Speaker: Sr. Sara Hassan (Bio)
Lecture: "The Relevance of Dua Ahad"
Date
Thursday July 3rd, 2025
7:15 pm to 10:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Location
MIT Tang Center, E51-395, 2 Amherst St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Schedule
7:15-7:25 Quran Recitation
7:25-7:30 Poem
7:30-8:20 Lecture and Q&A, in English
8:20-8:30 Tears for Karbala
Maghrib: Prayer
9:10-9:30 Mourning Ritual, Ziyarat Imam Husayn (p)
9:30-10:00 Dinner
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Speaker: Sr. Sara Hassan (Bio)
Lecture: "The Relevance of Dua Ahad"
Date
Thursday July 3rd, 2025
7:15 pm to 10:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Location
MIT Tang Center, E51-395, 2 Amherst St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Schedule
7:15-7:25 Quran Recitation
7:25-7:30 Poem
7:30-8:20 Lecture and Q&A, in English
8:20-8:30 Tears for Karbala
Maghrib: Prayer
9:10-9:30 Mourning Ritual, Ziyarat Imam Husayn (p)
9:30-10:00 Dinner
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Muharram Programs @ MIT
Night of Tasua (Jul 4), Night of Ashura (Jul 5). Day of Ashura and Sham-e-Ghariban (Jul 6), 2025
▫️Jul 4, Night of Tasua, 7:15-10:00 pm
MIT Ashdown House, Hulsizer Room, 235 Albany St, Cambridge, MA 02139; Speaker: Dr. Ammar Pabaney.
▫️Jul 5, Night of Ashura, 7:15-10:00 pm
MIT Student Center, Lobdell Hall, 84 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139; Speaker: Dr. Ammar Pabaney.
▫️Jul 6, Day of Ashura, 10:30 am-2:30 pm
MIT Student Center, Twenty Chimneys, 84 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139; Speaker: Sheikh Aous Asfar.
▫️Jul 6, Sham-e-Ghariban, 7:15-10:00 pm
MIT Student Center, Twenty Chimneys, 84 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139; Speaker: Sheikh Aous Asfar.
Details will be announced.
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Night of Tasua (Jul 4), Night of Ashura (Jul 5). Day of Ashura and Sham-e-Ghariban (Jul 6), 2025
▫️Jul 4, Night of Tasua, 7:15-10:00 pm
MIT Ashdown House, Hulsizer Room, 235 Albany St, Cambridge, MA 02139; Speaker: Dr. Ammar Pabaney.
▫️Jul 5, Night of Ashura, 7:15-10:00 pm
MIT Student Center, Lobdell Hall, 84 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139; Speaker: Dr. Ammar Pabaney.
▫️Jul 6, Day of Ashura, 10:30 am-2:30 pm
MIT Student Center, Twenty Chimneys, 84 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139; Speaker: Sheikh Aous Asfar.
▫️Jul 6, Sham-e-Ghariban, 7:15-10:00 pm
MIT Student Center, Twenty Chimneys, 84 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139; Speaker: Sheikh Aous Asfar.
Details will be announced.
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Muharram 2025, Night of 9th, Night of Tasua, (Ali al-Asghar)
Speaker: Dr. Ammar Pabaney (Bio)
Lecture: "Harvest of the Hereafter: The Concept of Islamic Farming"
Date
Friday July 4th, 2025
7:15 pm to 10:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Location
MIT Ashdown House, Hulsizer Room, 235 Albany St, Cambridge, MA 02139
Schedule
7:15-7:25 Quran Recitation
7:25-7:30 Poem
7:30-8:20 Lecture and Q&A, in English
8:20-8:30 Tears for Karbala
Maghrib: Prayer
9:10-9:30 Mourning Ritual, Ziyarat Imam Husayn (p)
9:30-10:00 Dinner
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Speaker: Dr. Ammar Pabaney (Bio)
Lecture: "Harvest of the Hereafter: The Concept of Islamic Farming"
Date
Friday July 4th, 2025
7:15 pm to 10:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Location
MIT Ashdown House, Hulsizer Room, 235 Albany St, Cambridge, MA 02139
Schedule
7:15-7:25 Quran Recitation
7:25-7:30 Poem
7:30-8:20 Lecture and Q&A, in English
8:20-8:30 Tears for Karbala
Maghrib: Prayer
9:10-9:30 Mourning Ritual, Ziyarat Imam Husayn (p)
9:30-10:00 Dinner
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▪️July 4th Road Closures & Traffic Info around MIT
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July 4th Road Closures & Traffic Info
2025 4th of July Cambridge Traffic Restrictions
▪️Important Notice for our Event (driving and parents with children)
🔹Due to 4th of July event, please allow extra time to reach our venue, as there may be road closures (for driving) around MIT. A map of the affected areas is provided above 👆 for your reference. If you are using MBTA you can easily arrive at our location, use Redline Central station.
🔹Please note that we have only one hall for our events. If you are attending with children, we kindly ask that you supervise them at all times to help maintain a quiet atmosphere for everyone. They need to be inside the hall with others and as such special attention is needed.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
@zekrMIT
🔹Due to 4th of July event, please allow extra time to reach our venue, as there may be road closures (for driving) around MIT. A map of the affected areas is provided above 👆 for your reference. If you are using MBTA you can easily arrive at our location, use Redline Central station.
🔹Please note that we have only one hall for our events. If you are attending with children, we kindly ask that you supervise them at all times to help maintain a quiet atmosphere for everyone. They need to be inside the hall with others and as such special attention is needed.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
@zekrMIT
ZEKR, MIT Shia Muslim Association
Muharram 2025, Night of 9th, Night of Tasua, (Ali al-Asghar) Speaker: Dr. Ammar Pabaney (Bio) Lecture: "Harvest of the Hereafter: The Concept of Islamic Farming" Date Friday July 4th, 2025 7:15 pm to 10:00 pm (Eastern Time) Location MIT Ashdown House, Hulsizer…
Location for Today (July 4) Muharram Event: MIT Ashdown House, Hulsizer Room, 235 Albany St, Cambridge, MA 02139
Parking/Commute: metered street parking; 55 Franklin St. Garage, University Park (55 Franklin St, Cambridge, MA 02139); Redline (Central station).
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Parking/Commute: metered street parking; 55 Franklin St. Garage, University Park (55 Franklin St, Cambridge, MA 02139); Redline (Central station).
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Muharram 2025, 10th, Day of Ashura
Date
Sunday July 6th, 2025
10:30 am to 2:30 pm (Eastern Time)
Location
MIT Student Center, 3rd Floor, Twenty Chimneys, 84 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Schedule
Program includes: Quran Recitation, Maqtal (in English), Prayer, Mourning Ritual, Ziyarat, Lunch
- About Speaker (Bio)
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Date
Sunday July 6th, 2025
10:30 am to 2:30 pm (Eastern Time)
Location
MIT Student Center, 3rd Floor, Twenty Chimneys, 84 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Schedule
Program includes: Quran Recitation, Maqtal (in English), Prayer, Mourning Ritual, Ziyarat, Lunch
- About Speaker (Bio)
https://sites.mit.edu/zekrmit/
@zekrMIT
Muharram 2025, 10th, Sham-e-Ghariban
Date
Sunday July 6th, 2025
7:15 pm to 10:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Location
MIT Student Center, 3rd Floor, Twenty Chimneys, 84 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Schedule
Program includes: Quran Recitation, Lecture (in English), Prayer, Mourning Ritual, Ziyarat, Dinner
- About Speaker (Bio)
https://sites.mit.edu/zekrmit/
@zekrMIT
Date
Sunday July 6th, 2025
7:15 pm to 10:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Location
MIT Student Center, 3rd Floor, Twenty Chimneys, 84 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Schedule
Program includes: Quran Recitation, Lecture (in English), Prayer, Mourning Ritual, Ziyarat, Dinner
- About Speaker (Bio)
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@zekrMIT
Muharram 2025, Night of 10th, Night of Ashura, (Farewell Night)
Speaker: Dr. Ammar Pabaney (Bio)
Lecture: "Zabihullah and Zibhin Azeem: The Ultimate Sacrifice of God"
Date
Saturday July 5th, 2025
7:15 pm to 10:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Location
MIT Student Center, 2nd Floor, Lobdell Hall, 84 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Schedule
7:15-7:25 Quran Recitation
7:25-7:30 Poem
7:30-8:20 Lecture and Q&A, in English
8:20-8:30 Tears for Karbala
Maghrib: Prayer
9:10-9:30 Mourning Ritual, Ziyarat Imam Husayn (p)
9:30-10:00 Dinner
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Speaker: Dr. Ammar Pabaney (Bio)
Lecture: "Zabihullah and Zibhin Azeem: The Ultimate Sacrifice of God"
Date
Saturday July 5th, 2025
7:15 pm to 10:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Location
MIT Student Center, 2nd Floor, Lobdell Hall, 84 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Schedule
7:15-7:25 Quran Recitation
7:25-7:30 Poem
7:30-8:20 Lecture and Q&A, in English
8:20-8:30 Tears for Karbala
Maghrib: Prayer
9:10-9:30 Mourning Ritual, Ziyarat Imam Husayn (p)
9:30-10:00 Dinner
https://sites.mit.edu/zekrmit/
@zekrMIT
ZEKR, MIT Shia Muslim Association
Muharram 2025, Night of 10th, Night of Ashura, (Farewell Night) Speaker: Dr. Ammar Pabaney (Bio) Lecture: "Zabihullah and Zibhin Azeem: The Ultimate Sacrifice of God" Date Saturday July 5th, 2025 7:15 pm to 10:00 pm (Eastern Time) Location MIT Student Center…
Please Note Location: MIT Student Center, 2nd Floor, Lobdell Hall, 84 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139