Holy shrine of Imam Ali prepares for Ghadir Eid celebrations
The holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS), first Shia Imam and cousin of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) has raised the flag of Ghadir to mark the beginning of celebrations for Ghadir Eid which commemorates the day Imam Ali succeeded Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) as the first Imam of Islamic nation.
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The ceremony began in presence of Issa al-Khorassani, the Secretary General of the holy shrine, his deputies, representatives of the holy shrines and a number of prominent professors, reported Taqrib News Agency (TNA).
Haidar Rahim, the custodian of the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) said,” The Ghadir Eid celebrations will be held in Iraq and forty other countries across the globe.”
He said the ceremony to raise the flag of Ghadir marks the beginning of a series of religious and cultural activities; among them an exhibition of Qur’an and precious items held at the library of the holy shrine in Najaf.
Ghadir Eid marks the day Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) introduced Ali ibn Abitaleb as his successor and the first Imam (leader) of Muslims after his demise.