BISHR or BASHEER BIN AMR HADRAMI

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         He is one of the martyrs of Kerbala whose name also appears in 'Ziarat -e-Rajabiyya'. He was one of the last two who were alive before the men from Bani Hashim were martyred. He was a faithful man from 'Hadramoot (Yemen)'. He joined the Holy Imam (A.S) at Kerbala. In those days, his son was imprisoned in Ray. Imam Hussain (A.S) allowed him to go but he did'nt. He is believed to be martyred in the first attack. His grave lies near the foot of the grave of Imam (A.S).