Public pledge of allegiance to Imam Ali as caliph
Religious occasion Strength of evidence: Medium
After Uthman’s killing in 35 AH, the people of Medina insistently pledged allegiance to Imam Ali as caliph.
- Other views
- 18 and 24 Dhu al-Hijjah are also reported.
- Sources
- تاریخ الامم و الملوک (تاریخ طبری)
- نهجالبلاغه، خطبه شقشقیه
- ویکیشیعه: حکومت امام علی(ع)