On the 19th day of the holy month of Ramadan, 40 AH, Imam Ali (AS) came to the Kufa Mosque for the morning prayer. Imam Ali (AS) called the call to prayer and led the congregation. Abdur Rahman bin Muljam, pretending to pray, stood behind Imam Ali (AS), and while Imam Ali (AS) was prostrating, Abdur Rahman bin Muljam struck Imam Ali (AS) with his poisoned sword and inflicted a deep wound on his head.

Imam Ali (AS) was martyred on the 21st of Ramadan, 40 AH, by an assassin who wounded the Imam with a poisoned sword during the morning prayer on the 19th day of the holy month of Ramadan in the Kufa Mosque.

On this sad and sorrowful occasion of the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Ali (AS), we extend our condolences to the Muslim community around the world.

I extend my condolences to the Muslims of the world on the tragic 21st of Ramadan, the martyrdom of the most complete and worthy person after the last and greatest Messenger of God for humanity, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).