Martyrdom of Imam Ja‘far al-Sadiq
Martyrdom / demise Strength of evidence: Medium Public holiday in Iran
The sixth Imam was martyred in Medina in 148 AH.
- Other views
- Early sources do not record the day; 25 Shawwal comes from later works (al-Tabrisi and others). 15 Rajab is also reported.
- Sources
- مصباح المتهجد، شیخ طوسی
- الکافی، کلینی، ج۱، کتاب الحجة
- ویکیشیعه: امام صادق علیهالسلام