Historical Events tagged with "shrine"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Politics & Government

Shireen Abu Akleh Killed During Jenin Raid

May 11th, 2022 2 years ago

Shireen Abu Akleh, a Palestinian-American journalist, was killed while reporting on an Israeli raid in Jenin. Known for her significant contributions to the coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, her death sparked widespread condemnation and demands for accountability. Initial denials from Israeli sources regarding the incident were later followed by an admission and apology.

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Crime & Law

Imam Reza Shrine Bombing in Iran

June 20th, 1994 30 years ago

On June 20, 1994, a bomb exploded at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, Iran, resulting in at least 25 fatalities and injuring between 70 and 300 individuals. The shrine, a significant religious site for Shiite Muslims, was targeted during a crowded day of religious observances. This attack shocked the nation and raised concerns about safety in places of worship and government responses to violence against such symbols of faith.

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