Mausoleum of Sa'sa'a ibn Sawhan
Shrine of a companion of Ali ibn Abi Talib in Bahrain
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The Mausoleum of Sa'sa'a ibn Sawhan (Arabic: ضريح صعصعة بن صوحان) is a mausoleum and shrine dedicated to Sa'sa'a ibn Sawhan, a companion of the fourth Rashidun Caliph, Ali ibn Abi Talib. It is located in southern Askar, Bahrain. The shrine is currently closed to the public[1] and is in a dilapidated state.[2][3]
| Mausoleum of Sa'sa'a ibn Sawhan | |
|---|---|
ضريح صعصعة بن صوحان | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shia (Twelver) |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mausoleum |
| Status | Closed to the public |
| Location | |
| Location | Askar |
| Country | Bahrain |
  Location of the mausoleum in Bahrain | |
 Interactive map of Mausoleum of Sa'sa'a ibn Sawhan | |
| Coordinates | 26°03′24″N 50°37′06″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Islamic architecture |
| Completed | 8th century CE |
| Shrine | One: (Sa'sa'a ibn Sawhan) |
Controversy
It is disputed whether Sa'sa'a ibn Sawhan is actually buried in Askar. Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani mentions that he was buried in Kufa, where a mosque dedicated to him still stands.[4] Sayyid Abdul-Jabbar al-Bahrani instead attributes his grave as being in Askar without any basis for his claims.[4]
Incidents
2011 uprising
The mausoleum of Sa'sa'a ibn Sawhan was attacked during the uprising. The tomb was damaged badly and looted. The aluminum windows from the zarih around the grave were also removed as well. The incident was reported only a year later, in 2012, when the uprising had stopped.[2]
2016 vandalism
The mausoleum was vandalized heavily in 2016 and offensive remarks were spray painted on the walls of the building.[3] Ever since then, the building was shut down by the government.[1]
