Custodianship of Imam Ali Shrine Planning Special Programs on Eid al-Ghadir
The week-long programs will be held both in Iraq and abroad, according to Astan’s Dar-ol-Quran Center.
Wassam Iskandar, head of the Astan’s Center for Planning and Development, said specialized committees have been formed to plan, organize and monitor all the activities of the Ghadir Week.
They will coordinate with government, security and service institutions in order to support the programs of the event and prepare special spaces for holding programs inside and outside Iraq, he stated.
New programs will be implemented for the first time, and the international programs include the implementation of various activities on different continents of the world according to a specific timetable, he noted.
Iskandar emphasized that holding the programs of the Ghadir Week will be followed closely and continuously to ensure that all sections of the executive committees have fulfilled their responsibilities.
The event of Ghadir, or Eid al-Ghadir is celebrated by Shia Muslims around the world every year.
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It is among important feasts and happy holidays of Shia Muslims held on the 18th day of Dhul Hajjah in the lunar Hijri calendar (June 14 this year).
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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