Abdul Husayn al-Killidar
Abdul Husayn al-Killidar | |
|---|---|
| السيد عبد الحسين الكليدار | |
| 33rd Custodian of the Imam Husayn Shrine | |
| In office 1900–1916 | |
| Preceded by | Ali al-Killidar |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Husayn A'yan |
| 37th Custodian of the Imam Husayn Shrine | |
| In office 1920 – May 18, 1931 | |
| Preceded by | Abdul Husayn A'yan |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Saleh al-Killidar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Abd al-Husayn Ali Jawad Tumah 1881 Karbala, Iraq |
| Died | March 30, 1961 (aged 79–80) Karbala, Iraq |
| Resting place | Imam Husayn Shrine |
Sayyid Abd al-Husayn Ali al-Killdar Tumah (Arabic: عبد الحسين علي الكليدار آل طعمه; 1881–March 30, 1961) was an Iraqi nobleman, author, scholar, and served as the 33rd and 37th custodian of the Imam Husayn shrine from 1900 until 1931.
He authored a number of books on the history and culture of Karbala, including Baghiyat al-Nubala Fi Tarikh Karbala and Tarikh Al Tumah al-Musawiyeen. Famous Iraqi author and laureate, Salih Shahristani writes about al-Killidar: "I would never miss a meeting with him. I would gain so much from his knowledge, literary, and mannerism".