Martyrdom of Morteza Motahhari; Teachers’ Day
National occasion Strength of evidence: Strong
Ayatollah Morteza Motahhari, a leading Shia thinker and writer, was assassinated by the Furqan group in 1979.
Saturday May 2, 2026
Gregorian
May 2, 2026
Lunar Hijri
Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 15, 1447
Solar Hijri
Ordibehesht 12, 1405