Goharshad Mosque massacre
Mourning Strength of evidence: Strong
In July 1935, Reza Shah’s troops opened fire on people gathered in the Goharshad Mosque beside Imam al-Reza’s shrine to protest forced unveiling and the Pahlavi hat.
Sunday July 12, 2026
Gregorian
July 12, 2026
Lunar Hijri
Muharram 27, 1448
Solar Hijri
Tir 21, 1405