The Mausoleum of Sa'sa'a ibn Sawhan () 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 and is in a dilapidated state.
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.https://www.alayam.com/alayam/Variety/287830/News.html Sayyid Abdul-Jabbar al-Bahrani instead attributes his grave as being in Askar without any basis for his claims.
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.
2016 vandalism The mausoleum was vandalized heavily in 2016 and offensive remarks were spray painted on the walls of the building. Ever since then, the building was shut down by the government.
See also
List of mosques in Bahrain Shia in Bahrain
References