Muslims from around the globe have been converging on the Iraqi city of Samarra to mark the martyrdom anniversary of the 10th Shia Imam, Ali Bin Muhammad al-Hadi. As our correspondent in Iraq Altaf Ahmad reports, officials in Samarra where Imam Hadis shrine is located have adopted tight security measures to ensure the mourners safety. By Press TV...

TEHRAN, May 3 (MNA) Imam Hadi, Shiites 10th was born in Madina 5th Rajab 214 Hijri (8.9.829 AD). He died in Samarrah, Iraq 3rd of Rajab 254 Hijri (1.7.868) when he was only 40 years old. He was Imam for 34 years. The period of Imamate of Imam Hadi coincided with the decline of the power of the Abbasid Empire. They were threatened by the Turks and ...