WASHINGTON, United States: International Union of Shia Muslims in America organized its fifth annual convention in Washington titled “future of Shia Muslims in the United States”.

Professor of Islamic Studies in George Washington University Sayed Hussein Nasr, head of Islamic Centre in South California Dr Maher Hathout, founder and prayer leader of Islamic Cultural Centre in Los Angeles Sayed Mostafa Al-Qazvini, prayer leader of Islamic Centre in North America Sayed Hasan Al-Qazvini, Prof. James Shobal from Ohio, Prof. Soleyman of Howard University, Dr Hasnayn Walji, Nejah Bizi, Sheikh Sakhawat Hussein from New Jersey, Sheikh Muhammad Ilahi, Dr Hameed Mawani, Sayed Jawad Al-Qazvini and Sayed Ammar An-Naqshwan were among those who attended the three-day (May 25-27) conference.