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===Date of Martyrdom===
===Date of Martyrdom===
[[File:Jannat al-Baqi' 1.jpg|thumbnail|250px|The old picture of [[Jannat al-Baqi']] and the tomb of Imam al-Hasan (a) which was demolished by [[Wahhabis]] in 1343/1925]]
[[File:Jannat al-Baqi' 1.jpg|thumbnail|250px|The old picture of [[Jannat al-Baqi']] and the tomb of Imam al-Hasan (a) which was demolished by [[Wahhabis]] in 1343/1925]]
Historical sources have mentioned the years 49, 50, or 51 AH as the year of the Imam’s (a) martyrdom. Among these years, 50 AH seems to be more probable.
Historical sources have mentioned the years 49, 50, or 51 AH as the year of the Imam’s (a) martyrdom. Among these years, 50 AH seems to be more probable ([[670 CE]]).
As to the month of his martyrdom, the Shiite sources have mentioned the [[month of Safar]], but in most of the Sunni sources [[Rabi' I]] is mentioned.
As to the month of his martyrdom, the Shiite sources have mentioned the [[month of Safar]], but in most of the Sunni sources [[Rabi' I]] is mentioned.


As to the day of Imam al-Hasan’s martyrdom, many Shiite scholars such as [[al-Shaykh al-Mufid]], [[al-Shaykh al-Tusi]], [[al-Tabrisi]], Ibn Shahrashub have mentioned [[Safar 28]]th. [[Al-Kulayni]] has mentioned the last day of Safar, and [[al-Shahid al-Awwal]] has mentioned [[Safar 7]]th. Investigating the authenticity of these different reports, Muqaddasi has concluded that Safar 28th is the right date.
As to the day of Imam al-Hasan’s martyrdom, many Shiite scholars such as [[al-Shaykh al-Mufid]], [[al-Shaykh al-Tusi]], [[al-Tabrisi]], Ibn Shahrashub have mentioned [[Safar 28]]th ([[March 27]], [[670 CE]]). [[Al-Kulayni]] has mentioned the last day of Safar, and [[al-Shahid al-Awwal]] has mentioned [[Safar 7]]th ([[March 6]], [[670 CE]]). Investigating the authenticity of these different reports, Muqaddasi has concluded that Safar 28th is the right date.


In [[Iran]], Safar 28th has been made a national holiday in commemoration of the [[demise of the Prophet (s)]] and the martyrdom of Imam al-Hasan (a). However, in [[Iraq]], people hold [[mourning ceremonies]] for Imam al-Hasan (a) on Safar 7th, which has been regarded in the [[Seminary of Najaf]] since long ago as the anniversary of Imam al-Hasan’s martyrdom. The same day has been a holiday of mourning in [[Qom]] Islamic Seminary as well since the time of [[Shaykh Abd al-Karim Ha'iri]].
In [[Iran]], Safar 28th has been made a national holiday in commemoration of the [[demise of the Prophet (s)]] and the martyrdom of Imam al-Hasan (a). However, in [[Iraq]], people hold [[mourning ceremonies]] for Imam al-Hasan (a) on Safar 7th, which has been regarded in the [[Seminary of Najaf]] since long ago as the anniversary of Imam al-Hasan’s martyrdom. The same day has been a holiday of mourning in [[Qom]] Islamic Seminary as well since the time of [[Shaykh Abd al-Karim Ha'iri]].
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