Martyrdom of Husayn and followers in Karbala by army of Caliph Yazid I

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Religion

Place

Islamic Empire

Date

680

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Husayn ibn Ali was the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. The tomb of the decapitated martyr in Karbala, and the anniversary of his death are holy to the Shi'a Muslims. [Furtado: 1001 Days]

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