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	Topics Shriners Topic Home The Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, commonly known as Shriners and abbreviated A.A.O.N.M.S., established in 1870 is an appendantMasonic appendant bodies Whilst there is no degree in Freemasonry higher than that of Master Mason,Aims and Relationships of the Craft there are a number o... body to FreemasonryFreemasonry Freemasonry is a fraternal organization whose membership is held together by shared moral and metaphysical ideals andin most... based in the United States. The organization is best-known for the Shriner's Hospitals for ChildrenShriners Hospitals for Children The Shriners Hospitals for Children is a hospital network across North America headquartered in Tampa, Florida.... they administer and the red fezzesFez (clothing) The fez is a red felt hat in the shape of a truncated cone; a black tassel hangs from the crown.... that members wear. Membership Despite its theme, the Shrine is in no way connected to IslamIslam Islam is a monotheistic religion based upon the Qur'an, which adherents believe was sent by God through Muhammad.... . It is a men's fraternity rather than a religion or religious group. Its only religious requirement is indirect: all Shriners must be Masons, and petitioners to Freemasonry must profess a belief in a Supreme BeingGod God is the deity believed by monotheists to be the supreme reality.... . In order to further minimize any confusion with religion, the use of the word "Temple" to describe Shriners' buildings has now been replaced by the phrase "Shrine Center," although individual local chapters are still called "Temples." Until 2000, before being eligible for membership in the Shrine, a person had to complete either the Scottish RiteScottish Rite The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry , commonly known as simply Scottish Rite, is one of several Rite... or York RiteYork Rite The York Rite is one of the two main appendant bodies of Freemasonry, which a Master Mason may join to further his knowled... degrees of Masonry, but now any Master Mason can join. Architecture Some of the earliest Shrine Centers often chose a Moorish RevivalFacts About Moorish Revival Moorish Revival or Neo-Moorish is one of the exotic revival styles that were adopted by architects of Europe and Ameri... style for their Temples. Architecturally notable Shriners Temples include the New York City CenterNew York City Center New York City Center is a 2,750-seat performing arts venue located on West 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues in Manhat... , now used as a concert hall, and the Tripoli Shrine TempleTripoli Shrine Temple The Tripoli Shrine Temple is a Shriners mosque located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.... in Milwaukee, WisconsinMilwaukee, Wisconsin Milwaukee is the largest city within the state of Wisconsin and 22nd-largest in the United States.... . Shriners Hospitals for Children The Shrine's charitableCharitable organization A charitable organization is a trust, company or unincorporated association established for charitable purposes only. ... arm is the Shriners Hospitals for Children, a network of twenty-two hospitalHospital A hospital is an institution for health care provided by physicians, surgeons, nurses, and other professionals.... s in the United StatesUnited States The United States of America, also known as the United States, the U.S., the U.S.A., and America, is... , MexicoMexico The United Mexican States, generally known as Mexico is a country located in North America, bordered at the north by t... and CanadaFacts About Canada Canada is the world's second-largest country by total area, occupying most of northern North America.... . It was originally formed to treat young victims of polio, but as that disease was controlled, they broadened their scope. They now deal with all pediatricPediatrics Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents .... cases, most especially with orthopedic injuries and disease and burnsBurn (injury) In medicine, a burn is a type of injury to the skin caused by heat, electricity, chemicals, or radiation. ... . There is never any charge for treatment at a Shriners Hospital. There is no requirement for religion, race, or relationship to a Freemason. Patients must be under the age of eighteen and treatable. In 2005, Shriners Hospitals approved 37,755 new patient applications, attended to the needs of 123,385 patients and provided 228,261 radiology procedures, 305,455 outpatient, outreach and telemedicine visits, 67,735 orthotic and prosthetic devices, 24,627 surgical procedures, and 227,857 occupational therapy treatments. Other events The Shriners are committed to community service and have been instrumental in countless public projects throughout their domain. They also host the annual East-West Shrine GameEast-West Shrine Game The East-West Shrine Game is an annual post-season college football all-star game played each January since 1926.... which is a college footballAmerican football American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive team sport.... all-star game. Once a year, the fraternity meets for the Imperial Council Session in a major North American city. It is not uncommon for these conventions to have 20,000 participants or more, which generates significant revenue for the local economy. Many Shrine Centers also hold a yearly Shrine CircusFacts About Shrine Circus The Shrine Circus is a circus founded in the United States in 1906.... as a fundraiser. External links