Martyrdom of Imam Ali

Commemorates the birthday of Imam Ali aka Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib or Hazrat Ali, cousin, son-in-law, companion and rightful successor of the Islamic Prophet Mohammad. Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib was the first young man to accept Islam. This day is celebrated by Muslims worldwide with family feasts, prayers and visits to mosques. It is a public holiday in Uttar Pradesh, India and …