Historical Events tagged with "shi'a"

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Religion & Philosophy

Al-Baqi Cemetery Destroyed by Wahhabis

April 21st, 1926 98 years ago

Al-Baqi cemetery, known for housing the mausoleums of four prominent Shi'a Imams, was leveled to the ground by Wahhabi forces. This act aimed to eliminate burial sites that were considered idolatrous by Wahhabism. The mausoleum destruction sparked outrage among Shi'a communities globally and highlighted the sectarian divides within Islam.

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