1860 ⟶ Jews Punished for Mocking Ta'zieh Ceremonies in Hamadan

The Jews of Hamadan are accused of mocking the Ta'zieh cerem...
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🔪 Mob Attack on Tabriz Jews

The Persian Jewish population of Tabriz, Iran is attacked by a mob, resulting in most of the Jewish community either being killed or fleeing.⟶
Mob Attack on Tabriz Jews (1830)
PogromPersecutionViolenceIranJewish CommunityMob Violence19th Century
IranIran

🕍 Forced Conversion of Shiraz Jews

The Jews of Shiraz are forced to convert to Islam.⟶
Forced Conversion of Shiraz Jews (1830)
PersecutionForced ConversionReligious PersecutionIranJewish Community19th Century
IranIran

🔪 Jews Punished for Mocking Ta'zieh Ceremonies in Hamadan

The Jews of Hamadan are accused of mocking the Ta'zieh ceremonies for Imam Husain, several of them are fined and some have their ears and noses cut off as punishment.⟶
Jews Punished for Mocking Ta'zieh Ceremonies in Hamadan (1860)
HamadanIranReligious PersecutionTa'ziehShia Islam19th CenturyMob Violence
IranIran

🔥 Lynch of Jew in Hamadan

A Jew in Hamadan is lynched by a Muslim mob, and many others are severely injured after being accused of insulting Muhammad.⟶
Lynch of Jew in Hamadan (1863)
HamadanLynchingIranMob ViolenceIslamic Mob19th CenturyReligious ConflictAntisemitism
IranIran

🔥 Forced Conversion and Massacre of Jews in Barforush

The Jews of Barforush are forcibly converted to Islam. When they are allowed to revert to Judaism thanks to French and British ambassadors, a Muslim mob kills 18 Jews, burning two of them alive.⟶
Forced Conversion and Massacre of Jews in Barforush (1866)
BarforushIranForced ConversionPogrom19th CenturyReligious PersecutionMob ViolenceAntisemitism
IranIran

⚔️ Mulla Abdullah issues fatwa to kill Jews in Hamadan

Mulla Abdullah issues a Fatwa to kill all the Jews of Hamadan if they refuse to abide by Jewish restrictions. The local Persian Jews were later ordered to become Muslims or face death.⟶
Mulla Abdullah issues fatwa to kill Jews in Hamadan (1892)
FatwaHamadanReligious persecutionForced conversionViolenceIslamic antisemitismQajar Dynasty
IranIran