34th Annual Convention · Bengaluru, India
“Secularism for Global Peace”
Leaders of every faith, under one roof — carrying the message of Imam Hussain (A.S.) to a world that needs it.
- Date
- Sunday, 26th July 2026
- Time
- 3:00 P.M. IST
- Venue
- Shia Aramgah, Near Baldwin Boys’ High School
Our Ideology
Humanity as a religion
We strive to propagate love and peace in the society at large. We believe that this can be achieved by mutual trust and respect towards one another’s faith. Exhibiting tolerance, kindness and mutual understanding is the core of our belief.
We draw inspiration from Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed. Time and again, he has proven to humanity that we shouldn’t bend our will to injustice and stay strong to our morals in hard times. These qualities were courageously portrayed by Imam Hussain on the 10th day of Muharram, 680 A.D. in Karbala.
He made the ultimate sacrifice for social justice, truth and dignity in the face of corruption and tyranny, exhibited by the ruler Yazid. Imam Hussain (A.S.) stood by his principles till the very end, and his legacy continues to inspire millions of people around the world.
Each year we organise the Hussain Day convention and bring all the leaders from all faiths under one roof — irrespective of caste, creed or colour — to spread the message of Imam Hussain. His message stands for humanity as a religion. It is a call for the brotherhood of mankind, peace and harmony.
In his own words
“Indeed, I have not risen up to do mischief, neither as an adventurer, nor to cause corruption and tyranny. I have risen up solely to seek the reform of the Ummah of my Grandfather. I want to command what is good and stop what is wrong.”
Imam Hussain (A.S.)
The 2026 gathering
Voices from every faith
Scholars, clergy, parliamentarians, poets and artists — 18 speakers joining the 34th Annual Convention.
Chief Guest
Dr. Muhammad Sameer Shafi Siddiqui
Renowned Islamic Scholar, Author & Public Speaker, Jammu & Kashmir
Chief Guest
Pandit Vijay Kumar Sharma
Eminent Hindu Scholar, Prayagraj
Chief Guest
Mr. Salim Merchant
Eminent International Artist, Mumbai
Chief Guest
Shri. Pawan Khera Ji
Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Chairman, Media & Publicity Department, All India Congress Committee, New Delhi
Chief Guest
H. I. Moulana Syed Qamar Hasnain Rizvi Saheb Qibla
Eminent Islamic Speaker, New Delhi
Chief Guest
Dr. Syed Muhammad Ali Al-Hussaini
Chairman – Karnataka State Board of Auqaf, Sajjadah Nasheen, Aasthana-E-Hazrath Khwaja Bandanawaz Dargah, Chancellor, KBN University, Gulbarga
Chief Guest
Giani Buta Singh Ji
Head Granthi, Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Bengaluru
Chief Guest
Mr. Imran Masood
Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Chief Guest
Rev. Fr. Adrian Mascarenhas
Priest of the Archdiocese of Bangalore Rector, Bhakti Bhavan Seminary
Chief Guest
Mr. N. A. Haris
Chairman, Bangalore Development Authority & Member of Legislative Assembly, Shantinagar Constituency
Chief Guest
Janab Sheikh Taher Bhai Godhrawala
Amil Saheb & Representative of Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, Head of Dawoodi Bohra Community in Bangalore (Alfaqeehul Mutqin Nasehuddawatil Hadeyah)
Chief Guest
Mr. Tanveer Sait
MLA, Narasimharaja Constituency, Working President, KPCC & Former Minister, Government of Karnataka
Guest of Honour
Mr. Syed Haider Pasha Qadri
Sajjadah Nasheen, Nilanga
Distinguished Guest
Rev. Fr. Victor Lobo S. J.
Vice Chancellor, St. Joseph’s University, Bengaluru
Special Invitee
Mr. Ali Akbar Sultan Ahmed
Producer, Entrepreneur & Creative Strategist, Mumbai
Special Invitee
Mr. Ali Abbas Naqvi
Deputy Editor, NDTV
Kalam
Mr. Manzar Bhopali
Eminent International Poet, Bhopal
Kalam
Ms. Khanak Joshi
Eminent Sufi Artist, Bengaluru
What the world said
A legacy that crossed every border
“If Hussain fought to quench his worldly desire, then I do not understand why his sisters, wives and children accompanied him. It stands to reason therefore that he sacrificed purely for Islam.”
“The best lesson which we get from the tragedy of Karbala is that Hussain and his companions were the rigid believers of God. They illustrated that numerical superiority does not count when it comes to truth and falsehood. The victory of Hussain despite his minority marvels me!”
“In a distant age and climate the tragic scene of the death of Hussain will awaken the sympathy of the coldest reader.”
“One of the significant facts of history is the great and abiding influence of the tragedy of Karbala on the human world. And it is well that we remember this and take inspiration from it.”
“I have studied the life of Imam Hussain (A.S.). I have pondered over the pages of history of Islam and it has dawned upon me that, if ever India desires to be a successful country, she should follow the principles of Imam Hussain (A.S.). I learnt from Hussain (A.S.) how to achieve victory while being oppressed.”
Join us
Sunday, 26th July 2026
Shia Aramgah, Near Baldwin Boys’ High School, Hosur Road, Richmond Town, Bengaluru – 560025. From 3:00 P.M. IST. Everyone is welcome, irrespective of caste, creed or colour.
Convenor · Aga Sultan