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Martyrs of Uhud

Beyond this fence are the graves of the Martyrs of Uhud. 70 Sahabah (Companions) were killed that day including many who had memorized the Quran.

 

Hamza, the Prophet's uncle, was also martyred and his body mutilated in vengeance for the Meccan loss at the Battle of Badr.

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Uploaded on July 8, 2010
Taken on March 12, 2010