IQNA

Reenacting Ghadir Khumm

TEHRAN (IQNA) – The event of Ghadir Khumm is enacted in a program held in Tabriz every night until Friday.

Thursday, August 30, marks Eid al-Ghadir.  

The event of Ghadir, or Eid al-Ghadir, is celebrated by Shia Muslims around the world every year. It is among important feasts and happy holidays of Shia Muslims held on the 18th day of Dhu l-Hijja in the lunar Hijri calendar.

It was the day when according to reports, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) appointed Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS) as his caliph and the Imam after himself following an order from God.

   

 
 
 
 
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