Press Releases

Address by Sheikh Fazle Abbas Datoo at 20th Annual Interfaith Gathering | 19th January 2015

20cathedralADDRESS BY SHEIKH FAZLE ABBAS DATOO
Resident Alim / Imam
Wessex Shia Ithna Asheri Jamaat – Al Mahdi Centre
19th January, 2015

20 Years: A Celebration of Friendship - 19th January 2015

A documentary to mark the 20 years of friendship between Wessex Jamaat and Portsmouth Cathedral celebrated on the 19th January 2015.

Local Muslim Community condemns the senseless murder in Paris

We are terribly shocked and dismayed to learn of the barbarous attack on the Charlie Hebdo magazine offices in Paris on 7th January, 2015 leaving 12 people murdered and a number critically wounded.

Hampshire Muslim Leaders call for release of Aid Worker

ShkFAbbasPublished on Thursday 18 September 2014 in Daily Echo News
Author: Joe Curtis, Health Reporter

Wessex Jamaat runs another successful Food Drive

FD2Help the Hungry CAN-paign.  Homelessness and food poverty are dark and hidden secrets in the wider community today, and this summer whilst observing longer fasts of almost 18 hours a day during the holy month of Ramadhan 1435 A.H. (July /Aug 2014), the Wessex Jamaat members gained an insight on what hunger truly meant.

Statement: Situation in Iraq

The World Federation of KSIMC and The Council of European Jamaats clarifies Ayatullah Sayyid Ali al-Husaini al-Sistani's statement concerning the current situation in Iraq.

Scout invested at Al Mahdi Centre

Scouts At Mosque1Wessex Jamaat hosted the 17th Fareham scouts at Al Mahdi Centre on 12th February 2014. This was the first visit of a Scout Group to the centre. There were about 30 people from the 17th Fareham troop with their leaders.