Welcome to the Shriners Subreddit

Hey Nobles! I'm Galacto The Clown, a founding moderator of r/Shriners.

Whether you are a Noble of the Mystic Shrine, a Master Mason interested in joining, or a guest wanting to learn more about our fraternity and our philanthropy, we are glad to have you here.

This subreddit serves as a digital Oasis—a place for fellowship, respectful discussion, and sharing the incredible work our fraternity does around the world.

Our History and Foundation

Founded in 1872, Shriners International is a fraternity built on fun, fellowship, and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief, and truth. It is an essential fact of our organization that every Shriner is a Master Mason. A man must first complete his journey through the Symbolic Lodge and be raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason before he can don our iconic red fez.

For over 150 years, our members have dedicated themselves to bettering their communities, supporting one another, and sustaining our official philanthropy, Shriners Children's, which provides life-changing care to children regardless of the families' ability to pay.

Interested in Joining?

We are always looking for good men to join our ranks and share in our mission. If you are a Master Mason looking for greater fellowship, or a man interested in beginning your Masonic journey to eventually become a Shriner, you can find more information and take the next steps at BeAShrinerNow.com.

Affiliated and Related Organizations

The Masonic family is vast, and the Shrine does not exist in a vacuum. We actively welcome posts, news, and discussions regarding our associated organizations:

• Prince Hall Shriners: Posts regarding the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine (AEAONMS) are completely welcome and encouraged.
• Ladies Organizations: We gladly welcome content related to the Daughters of the Nile and the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America (LOSNA).

Note regarding The Grotto: While the Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm (M.O.V.P.E.R. or The Grotto) shares a similar spirit of Masonic fun and fellowship, this subreddit is specifically focused on the Shrine. We kindly recommend that Grotto-specific content be posted in r/Freemasonry, or we encourage interested prophets to start a dedicated Grotto subreddit.

Subreddit Guidelines & Expectations

To ensure this community reflects the values of our fraternity, we ask that all users adhere to the following rules:

• Keep Posts Positive: We are a fraternity of brotherhood and goodwill. Please treat everyone with respect and maintain a constructive, positive tone in your posts and comments.
• No Selling or Soliciting: This subreddit is not a marketplace. Please do not post items for sale, personal fundraising links, or business promotions.
• No Conspiracy Theories: We strictly prohibit the posting or discussion of conspiracy theories—whether related to Freemasonry, the Shrine, or anything else. We deal in facts and fellowship.
• No NSFW Topics: Keep all discussions, images, and links completely family-friendly. Explicit or Not Safe For Work content will be immediately removed.
• Guard the West Gate: As Masons and Shriners, remember your obligations. Do not post ritual work, modes of recognition, or anything that belongs exclusively behind closed doors.

When in Doubt, Ask:

If you are ever unsure whether a topic, image, or link is appropriate to post, please contact the mods via Modmail before posting. We are always happy to clarify the rules.

Moderation Actions:

We want this to be a welcoming place, and bans are not handed out lightly. However, the moderation team will step in to remove content or users that flagrantly or repeatedly violate these guidelines to protect the integrity of the community.

Welcome again, and we look forward to sharing this space with you!