Karbalaa Islamic Educational Center

Karbalaa Islamic Educational Center Founded in 1995 by Imam Husham Al-Hussainy, a Michigan resident for over 35 years and community leader. KIEC was the first Iraqi Islamic Center in Michigan.

The Karbala Education Center is located along a busy commercial strip in the heart of a thriving Middle Eastern community in Dearborn, a middle-class suburb of Detroit. The strip is lined with numerous Middle Eastern restaurants, bakeries, clothing stores, and markets selling Halal meat. The Karbala Islamic Education Center, housed in a former nightclub that had been damaged by fire, contains appr

oximately 10,000 square feet of space that have been converted into a prayer room, offices, an all-purpose meeting room, an audio-visual room, kitchen, and an area to hold a weekend school for children. It is run by Imam Husham Al-Husainy and other community members.

08/18/2025

THANK YOU DEARBORN🌹

Arbaeen Procession 2025

✨ A Record-Breaking Attendance- 40,000 people Marched for peace and justice✨

With hearts full of gratitude and love, we extend our sincerest thanks to every single individual, family, group, and organization who made the Arbaeen Procession 2025 in Dearborn a historic and unforgettable event.

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🙏 Our Special Thanks Go To:
• The City of Dearborn for its full support
• Mayor Abdullah Hammoud for his leadership and encouragement
• Police Chief Isa Shaheen and the entire Dearborn Police Department for their dedication to safety
• Dearborn Fire Department & Ambulance Services for being on the front lines with care and professionalism
• Vendors and all Mawakib who served tirelessly, selflessly, and wholeheartedly
• Generous Donors whose giving spirit made everything possible
• Every Participant and Attendee — you are the heart of this procession

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💪 Behind the Scenes Heroes:

We thank all those who worked tirelessly night after night after night — preparing, gathering equipment, setting up, taking down, and cleaning up.

To the men and women who dedicated their time, energy, and hearts: without you, this would not have been possible. Year after year, you show up and you serve. Our gratitude to you is tremendous.

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📸 Media, Press & Creators:

A heartfelt thank you to the media and press who covered this year’s procession and helped share our message far and wide:
• Channel 7, Channel 2, and The Detroit Free Press for your powerful coverage and highlights
• Social Media Influencers who came out and served with creativity, producing breathtaking videos and posts that inspired thousands
• Photographers & Videographers whose work captured unforgettable moments — your pictures and videos are treasures that will remain for years to come in the Hall of Fame of Imam Hussain (A.S.)

Your contributions amplify the voice of Imam Hussain’s sacrifice and keep his eternal message alive.

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🌍 Together We Achieved:
• Record-breaking attendance — 40,000 attendees with the largest in our history
• An atmosphere of unity, generosity, and devotion
• A powerful message: The Arbaeen Procession in Dearborn is now a trademark and a phenomenon, echoing across communities near and far

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❤️ From Our Hearts to Yours:

Your generosity, your footsteps, your prayers, and your service have echoed through the hearts of thousands of people.

This procession is not just an event — it is a movement of love, peace, and remembrance.

Imam Hussain (A.S.) sacrificed his life for us, and with God’s will, we will continue to honor his memory year after year.

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Sincerely, with love and peace,
Imam Husham Al-Husainy
Director & Founder
Karbala Islamic Center

08/15/2025

🚨 One Day Away! Annual Arba’een Procession – TOMORROW 🚨
Join us as we honor the legacy of Imam Hussain (AS) and stand for peace, justice, and unity. 🌿

📍 Event Details:
• 🕌 Start: Karbala Islamic Center – 15332 W. Warren Avenue, Dearborn, MI
• 🕰 Time: 1:00pm
Begin with Duhr & Asr prayers together at Karbala Islamic Center
• 🗺 Bring your own map for the walking route
• 🚶‍♂️ Procession to: Ford Woods Park, Dearborn, MI
• ❤️ Everyone is welcome – men, women, youth, families

📅 When: TOMORROW – Saturday, August 16, 2025

✨ Let’s walk together in remembrance of Imam Hussain (AS) and his stand for truth.

📸 Don’t forget to take and share pictures/videos with the hashtag:

🕊 Peace • Justice • Unity

08/15/2025

🚨 One Day Away! Annual Arba’een Procession – TOMORROW 🚨
Join us as we honor the legacy of Imam Hussain (AS) and stand for peace, justice, and unity. 🌿

📍 Event Details:
• 🕌 Start: Karbala Islamic Center – 15332 W. Warren Avenue, Dearborn, MI
• 🕰 Time: 1:00pm
Begin with Duhr & Asr prayers together at Karbala Islamic Center
• 🗺 Bring your own prayer mat (sajada) for Dhuhr & Asr
• 🚶‍♂️ Procession to: Ford Woods Park, Dearborn, MI
• ❤️ Everyone is welcome – men, women, youth, families

📅 When: TOMORROW – Saturday, August 16, 2025

✨ Let’s walk together in remembrance of Imam Hussain (AS) and his stand for truth.

📸 Don’t forget to take and share pictures/videos with the hashtag:

🕊 Peace • Justice • Unity

08/13/2025

🕌 Special Announcement – Arba’een Procession 2025 🕌

📅 Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
📍 Starting Point: Karbala Islamic Center, 15332 West Warren Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126
➡ Destination: Ford Woods Park, 5700 Greenfield Road, Dearborn, MI 48126

✨ For the first time ever – congregational prayers will be held outdoors on Warren Avenue before the procession.

Important Details:
• 🧎‍♂️ Please bring your own prayer mat.
• 🕛 Prayers will be held before Dhuhr & Asr, followed immediately by the procession.
• 🌍 Everyone is welcome to join.

Let’s walk together in remembrance, unity, and love for Imam Hussain (AS).



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08/13/2025

Join us for the Arba’een Procession this Saturday, August 16, 2025 in Dearborn, MI.
We will begin with a community prayer outdoors in front of Karbala Islamic Center — bring your prayer mats and be part of this historic gathering of unity, remembrance, and faith.
📍 From Karbala Islamic Center, 15332 W. Warren Avenue ➡️ Fordwoods Park, 5700 Greenfield Road.
🕊 All are welcome.

✨ Arba’een • Procession • Prayer Announcement ✨📅 For the first time everKarbala Education Center will be holding Dhuhr a...
08/13/2025

✨ Arba’een • Procession • Prayer Announcement ✨

📅 For the first time ever
Karbala Education Center will be holding Dhuhr and Asr prayers outdoors on Warren Avenue.

🕌 Please remember
Bring your own prayer mat and take it with you afterwards.

🤝 All are welcome
Join us to honor the Arba’een of Imam Hussain (A).

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📍 Organized by Karbala Education Center
Arba’een 2025

08/11/2025

🌿 Special Announcement 🌿

For the first time ever, this year’s Dhuhr & Asr prayers will be held outdoors 🌤 — a truly beautiful way to begin our Arba’een Procession.

📅 Saturday, August 16, 2025
🕌 Outdoor Prayers — All are welcome to join and pray together.
🚶 Immediately after: we will gather and start our Arba’een Maseera journey as one united community.

Let’s come together in remembrance of Imam Hussain (ع) and begin this blessed walk with hearts full of love and unity.
📍 Karbala Islamic Center — 15332 West Warren Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126

✨ Your presence matters — invite your friends and family.

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08/11/2025

🕊️ 5 Days to Go! | بقي ٥ أيام فقط! 🕊️

English:
Join us for the Annual Arba’een Procession
🗓 Saturday, August 16, 2025
🕰 Begins promptly after Dhuhr & Asr prayers
📍 Karbala Islamic Center — 15332 West Warren Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126
➡ Walk to Fordwoods Park — 5700 Greenfield Road, Dearborn, MI 48126

Let’s honor Imam Hussain (ع) and stand together for truth and justice.
Your presence matters — please attend & share.



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العربية:
🕊️ بقي ٥ أيام فقط! 🕊️

ندعوكم للمشاركة في مسيرة الأربعين السنوية
🗓 السبت 16 أغسطس 2025
🕰 ستنطلق المسيرة مباشرة بعد صلاة الظهر وصلاة العصر
📍 مركز كربلاء الإسلامي — 15332 شارع ويست وارن، ديربورن، ميشيغان 48126
➡ نسير إلى حديقة فوردوودز — 5700 شارع غرينفيلد، ديربورن، ميشيغان 48126

فلنحيي ذكرى الإمام الحسين (ع) ونقف معًا من أجل الحق والعدالة.
وجودكم شرف لنا — نرجو الحضور وإعادة النشر.

#الأربعين #ديربورن

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🕊️ 5 Days to Go! 🕊️Join us for the Annual Arba’een Procession on Saturday, August 16, 2025.We will begin promptly after ...
08/11/2025

🕊️ 5 Days to Go! 🕊️
Join us for the Annual Arba’een Procession on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

We will begin promptly after Dhuhr & Asr prayers at Karbala Islamic Center
📍 15332 West Warren Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126

Then we will walk together to Fordwoods Park
📍 5700 Greenfield Road, Dearborn, MI 48126

Let’s honor Imam Hussain (ع) and stand in unity for truth and justice.
Your presence matters.



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Assalamu Alaikum dear sisters and brothers,Just a gentle reminder that the Arba’een Procession will be held on Saturday,...
08/03/2025

Assalamu Alaikum dear sisters and brothers,
Just a gentle reminder that the Arba’een Procession will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, starting after Dhuhr prayer from Karbala Islamic Center (15332 W Warren Ave) and ending at Fordwoods Park.

Let’s walk together in honor of Imam Hussain (as) and the values he stood for.

“I did not rise up to create mischief or oppression, but to reform the nation of my grandfather.” —Imam Hussain (as)

Please join us and bring your families. 🖤


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08/01/2025

🕊️ 15 Days Until the Annual Arba’een Procession 🕊️
The countdown has begun to a powerful day of reflection, unity, and remembrance.

🖤 Arba’een Procession 2025 🖤
Join us as we walk in honor of Imam Hussain (as) and his eternal stand for justice.

📍 Starting Point: Karbala Islamic Center
📍 Address: 15332 West Warren Ave., Dearborn, MI
🏁 Ending at: Fordwoods Park, 5700 Greenfield Rd.
🗓 Date: Saturday, August 1st, 2025
🕛 Time: After Dhuhr prayer

✨ All are welcome. All can join.
Bring your heart, your family, and your footsteps in remembrance of Karbala.

“I did not rise for power, nor to spread corruption. I rose to reform the Ummah of my grandfather.”
— Imam Hussain (as)

Address

15332 W Warren Avenue
Dearborn, MI
48126

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 12am
Tuesday 12pm - 12am
Wednesday 12pm - 12am
Thursday 12pm - 12am
Friday 12pm - 12am
Saturday 12pm - 12am
Sunday 12pm - 12am

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+13135842077

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