What title does Iranian government press sometimes refer to Mir Asadollah Madani by?
First Martyr
Second Martyr of Mihrab
Defender of Faith
Hero of the People
Answer
Iranian government press sometimes refer to Mir Asadollah Madani by the title "Second Martyr of Mihrab". The title "Martyr of Mihrab" is traditionally given to Shia Muslims who are killed while serving as prayer leaders (imams). Madani was an imam who was killed in a bombing attack on a mosque in 1981.
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