Karbala Residents Commemorate Imam al-Askari’s Martyrdom at His Shrine in Holy Samarra

Karbala Residents Commemorate Imam al-Askari’s Martyrdom at His Shrine in Holy Samarra
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Thousands of mourners from Holy Karbala gathered in Holy Samarra today to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Hasan al-Askari (peace be upon him), the 11th Shia Imam, through a unified mourning procession at his holy shrine.

According to Shia Waves correspondent, the mourners emphasized that the martyrdom of Imam al-Askari — the father of Imam al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance) — remains one of the great tragedies in Islamic history.

The procession, which included participants from across Karbala’s diverse community, marched to offer condolences and honor the Imam’s sacrifices in defending Islamic principles and confronting deviant ideologies of his time.

Mourners also highlighted Imam al-Askari’s enduring legacy, noting his pivotal role in spiritually preparing the Shia community for the era of occultation and ensuring continued guidance through turbulent times under oppressive regimes.