Condolences on the Passing of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Musa Shobeiri Zanjani
The Council of Shia Muslim Scholars of North America mourns the passing of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Musa Shobeiri Zanjani on September 20, 2026.
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