Eid al-Ghadir Celebrations in Tehran
TEHRAN (IQNA) – Celebrations marking Eid al-Ghadir were held in cities and town across Iran on Monday evening and on Tuesday.
The following photos show one of such programs held in a west Tehran neighborhood.
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 Dhul 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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