Ghadir Exhibition Launched at Qom Holy Shrine

IQNA – As the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Ghadir approaches, an exhibition featuring the event of Ghadir has been mounted at the holy mausoleum of Hazrat Masoumeh (SA) in Qom.

It was launched at the holy shrine’s Jawad al-A’immah courtyard on Eid al-Adha (June 17) and will run until Eid al-Ghadir. 

Various pavilions at the expo showcase activities and programs related to the event of Ghadir.

The event of Ghadir, or Eid al-Ghadir, which falls on Tuesday, June 25 this year, 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 Hijjah 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.

There are various prorgams slated to be held across Iran to celebrate the auspicious occasion on Tuesday. 

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