Al-Baqi cemetery, located in Medina, Saudi Arabia, served as a significant burial ground for important Shi'a figures, particularly four Imams: Imam Hasan ibn Ali, Imam Zayn al-Abidin, Imam Muhammad al-Baqir, and Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq. In April 1926, the Wahhabi movement, known for its strict interpretation of Islam and opposition to practices perceived as polytheism, ordered the demolition of the mausoleums at this cemetery. The action was carried out in the context of the Wahhabi desire to establish religious purity and combat what they viewed as idolatry, which Shi'a practices and their veneration of imams epitomized. The destruction of these mausoleums was not an isolated act but rather a continuation of efforts to standardize Islamic religious practices according to Wahhabi principles.The razing sparked significant protests and condemnation from Shi'a Muslims not just in the Arabian Peninsula but across the globe. Many Shi'a viewed the sites as essential to their religious identity and community memory. News of the destruction spread rapidly and incited theological debates regarding the interpretation of Islam and the legitimacy of religious sites. Many Shi'a leaders called for protests, condemnation of Wahhabism, and reaffirmation of their beliefs in the significance of their historical figures. This conflict underscored broader tensions between Sunni and Shi'a Islam, revealing how deeply entrenched the sectarian divides were within the Muslim world during this era. The aftermath of these actions has continued to influence sectarian relationships and religious discourse in the region and beyond.