Martyrdom of Imam al-Reza (17 Safar narration)
Martyrdom / demise Strength of evidence: Weak
Al-Tabrisi and others date Imam al-Reza’s martyrdom in Tus to 17 Safar 203 AH; it is observed on this day in Iraq.
- Other views
- The common date is the end of Safar; 17 or 21 Ramadan, 18 Jumada al-Ula and 23 Dhu al-Qa‘da are also reported.
- Sources
- اعلام الوری، طبرسی
- ویکیشیعه: امام رضا علیهالسلام