Iranians mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hassan al-Askari (AS)+ Photo

Millions of Muslims in Iran mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hassan al-Askari (AS), the 11th Shia Imam.

The martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hassan al-Askari (AS) is observed on the 8th day of the lunar Islamic month of Rabi' al-Awwal, which falls on Friday this year.

Iranian city of Qom is home to a mosque called Imam Hassan al-Askari (AS) Mosque.

Imam Hassan al-Askari (AS) Mosque was founded more than 1180 years ago.

It was established near the holy shrine of Hazrat Fatemeh Masumeh (AS) in Qom upon order of Imam Hassan al-Askari (AS) himself.

Over the past years, the mosque has been expanded and renovate many times.

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