The mausoleum of Sayyid Muhammad is situated in the city of Balad...

The mausoleum of Sayyid Muhammad is situated in the city of Balad, within Salah al-Din Province, approximately 85 kilometers north of Baghdad. It is now a prominent site frequently visited by Shiites [8] . The place is respected by Shiites, especially in Iraq. Many karamat (acts of wonders) have been reported about him. On July 7, 2016, at least 40 people were killed and over 74 injured when a group of attackers assaulted the shrine of Muhammad ibn Ali al-Hadi.

The attackers, comprising suicide car bombers, suicide bombers on foot, and several gunmen, targeted…