Eid Ghadir Quranic Gathering Held at Imam Ali Shrine

IQNA – A Quran recitation session was held at the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf, Iraq, on the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Ghadir.

The Dar al-Quran al-Karim of the holy shrine’s Astan (custodianship) organized the event as part of the activities commemorating the Ghadir Week.

This program was held with the aim of enhancing people’s bond with the Quran and Ahl-ul-Bayt (AS).

The verses of Surah Al-Ma’idah related to the appointment of the Commander of the Faithful (AS) as the successor to the Holy Prophet (PBUH) were recited in this program.

It witnessed the widespread presence of pilgrims, along with the participation of students and the Dar al-Quran al-Karim section, in an event aimed at expanding the Quranic culture and consolidating the concepts of Eid Ghadir in the hearts of the people and society.

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 Hajjah in the lunar Hijri calendar, which falls on Thursday, June 4, this year.

Ghadir 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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