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Martyrdom of Imam Reza

The martyrdom of Imam Reza is a public holiday in Iran, and it falls on the 30th of the month Safar, which is the 2nd month in the Islamic calendar.

The martyrdom of Imam Reza commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Reza, who was born on January 1, 766, and died on June 6, 818. He was a descendant of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the 8th Imam in Twelver Shia Islam.

Imam Reza became more popular after he was appointed as the next Caliph by Caliph Al-Mamun, who poisoned him being afraid of losing the empire after. He was buried at the Imam Reza shrine, which is the largest mosque in the world by area.

The following is the list of the Martyrdom of Imam Reza from 2022 to 2026.

HolidayDateWeekday
Martyrdom of Imam RezaSep 26, 2022Monday
Martyrdom of Imam RezaSep 15, 2023Friday
Martyrdom of Imam RezaSep 04, 2024Wednesday
Martyrdom of Imam RezaAug 24, 2025Sunday
Martyrdom of Imam RezaAug 14, 2026Friday

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