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Iranians marking martyrdom anniv. of Imam Ali

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Iranian Shia Muslims pray in Tehran early on July 7, 2015 in commemoration of the martyrdom of the seventh century Imam Ali bin Abi Taleb and in preparation for Laylat al-Qadr -- a high point during Ramadan when the Qur'an holy book was revealed to Prophet Mohammed. (AFP)

Yousef Jalali

Press TV, Tehran

Iranians across the country are commemorating the anniversary of the martyrdom of the first Shia Imam, Imam Ali. Imam Ali was martyred on the 21st of the holy month of Ramadan more than thirteen centuries ago.

 


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