Press TV - Iranians are commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of the eighth Shia Imam, Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (Peace be upon Him).

Mourning processions are being held in different cities, most notably in the northeastern city of�Mashhad,�where the holy shrine of Imam Reza is situated.



The eighth Shia Imam was martyred after being poisoned by the Abbasid Caliph Ma�mun in the year 818 AD.


[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="555"] People mark the martyrdom anniversary of the eighth Shia Imam, Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (PBUH) in Mashhad, Iran, November 19, 2017. (Photo by IRNA)[/caption]


[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="555"] Custodians of Imam Reza's holy shrine hold candles on the eve of his martyrdom anniversary in Mashahd, Iran, November 18, 2017. (Photo by IRNA)[/caption]


[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="555"] Mourners perform religious rituals on the occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of the eighth Shia Imam, Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (PBUH) in Mashhad, Iran, November 19, 2017. (Photo by IRNA)[/caption]