Martyrdom of Imam al-Rida
Martyrdom / demise Strength of evidence: Medium Public holiday in Iran
The eighth Imam was martyred at Tus (Mashhad) in 203 AH; observed on the last day of Safar.
- Other views
- 17 Safar, 17 or 21 Ramadan, 18 Jumada al-Ula, and 23 or the end of Dhu al-Qa‘da are also reported; al-Mufid’s Masar al-Shi‘a gives 23 Dhu al-Qa‘da.
- Sources
- مصباح المتهجد، شیخ طوسی
- الکافی، کلینی، ج۱، کتاب الحجة
- ویکیشیعه: امام رضا علیهالسلام