Holy Shrines
Commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Redha
Followers of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Redha, peace be upon him, according to some noble narrations.
The holy city of Mashhad witnessed special rituals to mark the painful occasion, as hundreds of pilgrims arrived at the Holy Shrine to offer condolences and express their grief over the great affliction that befell the infallible imam, peace be upon him, the last of which was his poisoning and martyrdom at the hands of the enemies of Islam.
Other narrations mention that the Imam, peace be upon him, was martyred on the 23rd of the month of Dhu al-Qi’dah, 203 AH.