Ghadir Celebrations in Pakistan
The series of programs started on August 29 at Mu’minabad Husseiniyah of the city and continued with a ceremony at Seyyedabad mosque and Husseiniyah on August 30.
The auspicious occasion was also celebrated today, August 31, at Fatimiyah mosque of Quetta.
Imam Reza (AS) mosque, Heidari mosque and Beit-ul-Ahzan mosque and husseiniyah will respectively host Ghadir ceremonies from September 1 to 3.
The programs which beginat 9 p.m. local time include choral singings, eulogies, poetry reading, religious speeches and cultural competitions.
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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