Killing of Uthman ibn Affan
Religious occasion Strength of evidence: Strong
Uthman, the third caliph, was killed in Medina in 35 AH after rebels from Egypt, Kufa and Basra besieged his house. The people then pledged allegiance to Imam Ali.
- Other views
- It coincides with Eid al-Ghadir, so it is listed as a historical event (not red) to keep Ghadir’s colour. 12 Dhu al-Hijjah is also reported.
- Sources
- تاریخ الامم و الملوک (تاریخ طبری)
- مروج الذهب، مسعودی
- ویکیشیعه: عثمان بن عفان