The most significant holiday in the Islamic calendar, Eid al-Ghadir, (Farsi: عید غدیر) is being observed by Shia Muslims in Iran and other nations.
Iran (IMNA) - On the anniversary of the day Ali ibn Abi Talib, the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) cousin and son-in-law, was chosen to succeed him as the leader of the Muslim nation, it is celebrated as Eid al-Ghadir.
Prophet Muhammad placed Imam Ali, the first Shia Imam, in the area of Ghadir Khum, which is close to the holy city of Mecca. Each year, at the conclusion of the Hajj season, the event is commemorated.
Muslims observe Eid al-Ghadir, a time for celebration, as a chance to learn more about Imam Ali and the circumstances surrounding his designation as the first Imam by the Prophet.
Shia Muslims have 12 Imams, or religious leaders, with Imam Mahdi, who is said to be the world's promised savior and is now residing in occultation, being the final. The first Imam was Imam Ali.
Although Muslims worship all Imams equally, Imam Ali retains a unique status in Islam as the founder of Shia Islam and the representative of Islamic justice.
The auspicious event is annually observed by Shia Muslims throughout the world in a variety of ways.
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