Three million pilgrims mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam Redha

More than three million pilgrims from all over the country come to the holy city of Mash`had

More than three million pilgrims from all over Iran and other countries flocked to the holy city of Mashhad, northeastern Iran, to mourn the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Redha, peace be upon him, the 8th Shia Imam.

The pilgrims converged on the Holy shrine in Mashhad as well as local mosques and other religious centers to participate in the mourning ceremonies on Saturday.

Imam Redha, peace be upon him, was martyred after being poisoned by the Abbasid Caliph Ma’mun, may Allah curse him, in the year 818 AD.