Husayni Expressions
TMF Admin2025-07-01T16:21:53-04:00HUSAYNI EXPRESSION Introduction Building on over eight years of successful Husayni Expressions Competitions, The Mainstay Foundation is proud to continue this tradition by hosting a national competition to showcase extraordinary talent and creativity in service of Imam Husayn (a). In its enhanced format, the Husayni Expressions Competition aims to provide an effective platform to inspire and encourage youth to utilize their creative talents to serve the Ahlulbayt (a). Be it a poem, portrait, latmiya, video presentation, or any other form of creativity, these expressions propagate the undying message of the Ahlulbayt (a) and [...]
Experience Ziyara – November 2025
TMF Admin2025-07-01T16:21:14-04:00Join us on a unique experience with Mainstay, where every Ziyara in Iraq is an unparalleled experience and another opportunity to further connect with the Imams (a). Whether you’re a first-time pilgrim or an experienced visitor, our spiritual retreat to Najaf, Karbala, Kadhimiya, and Samarra in Iraq is one that you won’t want to miss. At Mainstay, our commitment goes beyond merely facilitating your visit; we aspire for every participant to depart not only spiritually enriched but also armed with a deeper comprehension of their faith. Our English-guided tours and comprehensive programming ensure that individuals from diverse backgrounds can engage [...]
Husayn Service Day 2024
TMF Admin2024-08-10T22:41:14-04:00Husayn Service Day THINK HUMANITY - A Day of Service… A Lifetime of Reward Saturday, August 24 – Arbaeen Weekend On Husayn Service Day, the greater Shia community, spanning all ages, will unite to serve in honor of Imam Husayn (a) in partnership with The Mainstay Foundation. We invite you to join this movement to uplift humanity in the name of Husayn (a). Volunteering will take place at food banks, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, schools, local parks, cemeteries, churches, mosques, and numerous other locations. Held annually, this event inspires Shia communities across the United States to give back through various [...]
Experience Ziyara – 2023
TMF Admin2024-02-13T12:01:23-05:00Introduction Whether it is your first time or tenth, experiencing Ziyara with Mainstay is one of a kind. Join us for a spiritual retreat in Iraq — the Cradle of Civilization and the Home of the Shrine Cities: Najaf, Karbala, Kadhimiya and Samarra. We are committed to having everyone who joins to not only leave spiritually uplifted in their journey to the shrine cities, but to come away with a greater understanding of their faith. This is guaranteed through English guides and programming to allow all who participate to learn in the language they understand best. Experience Ziyara — not [...]
Husayn Service Day 2023
TMF Admin2024-02-13T12:01:23-05:00Introduction Husayn Service Day (Saturday, July 22th, 2023) is a national day of service in honor of the legacy of Imam Husayn (a). For the 6th year in a row, we are coming together to give back to our communities. This national day of service honors the teachings of Imam Husayn through acts of service and giving back. Whether it is gardening at your local mosque or church, helping the elderly, donating blood, or serving meals at a soup kitchen, we invite you to go out and serve your community. Join us in extending our hands to others. Like Imam [...]
Husayni Expressions 2023
TMF Admin2024-02-13T12:01:23-05:00Introduction Building on the success of the Husayni Expressions Competition over the last five years, The Mainstay Foundation is proud to continue this effort and host a national competition that will bring out amazing talent and creativity all in the service of Imam Husayn (as). In its enhanced format, the Husayni Expressions Competition aims to provide an effective platform to encourage and inspire the youth to utilize their creative talents to serve The Ahlulbayt (as). Be it a poem, portrait, latmiya, video presentation, or any other form of creativity, it is through our expressions that we propagate the undying message of [...]