yazeed grave

Yazeed or Yazid born July 23, 645 and died 683 ruled from 680 to 683 ,commonly known as Yazid I, was the second controversial Caliph of the Umayyad Caliphate (and the first one by heredity), ruling for three years from 680 CE until his death in 683 CE. The period of Yazid's rule is thought of as a disaster for Muslims and his rule is still remembered by many, especially His period witnessed the massacre of imam Hussain & followers in Kerbala, losses in North Africa, and a loss of supremacy at sea. During this period, the spoliation and profanation of the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah by his forces occurred.