Eid al-Ghadir

Trekking of people during Eid al-Ghadir in Qom prov.

QOM, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Concurrent with the auspicious feast of Eid al-Ghadir Khumm, enthusiasts and lovers of Velayat trekked from the Mausoleum of Hazrat Masoumeh (SA) towards Jamkarn Holy Mosque in Qom province on Wed.

By: Ramin Saffari

Eid al-Ghadir celebrations in Mashhad

MASHHAD, Aug. 20 (MNA) – People of the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad celebrated the night of Eid al-Ghadir in the city and Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine on Monday. The auspicious occasion marks the day when the Prophet of Islam appointed Ali ibn Abi Talib (PBUM) -- the first Shia Imam -- as his successor and Muslims’ next leader.

By: Majid Dehghanizadeh

People celebrate Eid al-Ghadir in Yazd

Yazd, Aug. 20 (MNA) – People of the central Iranian city of Yazd, along with other Shia Muslims worldwide are celebrating Eid al-Ghadir today. The auspicious occasion marks the day when the Prophet of Islam appointed Ali ibn Abi Talib (PBUM) -- the first Shia Imam -- as his successor and Muslims’ next leader.

By: Shahab Ghayoumi

Iranian traditions on Eid al-Ghadir Khumm

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Imam Ali (AS) is a symbol of faith, courage, justice, leader, helper of the poor, orphans and the needy.This year, Eid al-Ghadir Khumm is celebrated on August 20 which marks the appointment of the First Shia Imam of Muslims, Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS), by Islam’s most revered figure, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as his successor.

By: Mina Noei

Distribution of 'Nazri' meat during Eid al-Adha in Tabriz

TABRIZ, Aug. 13 (MNA) – On the occasion of the auspicious festival of Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation (IKRF) raised money from across the country to distribute 'Nazri' (free) meat among relief seekers of the Foundation.

By: Hossein Riazi

Open air concert in Ab-o-Atash Park

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – On the occasion of Eid-al Ghadir, the first free concert by Iranian National Instruments Ensemble (Orchestra) was held in Ab-o-Atash Park in the north of capital Tehran. Iranian traditional vocalist Mohammad Motamedi performed in the event while Ali Akbar Ghorbani led the orchestra.

By: Mina Noei

Eid al-Ghadir celebrated across Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – On the occasion of Eid al-Ghadir, Iranians across the country celebrated the event with illumination of thoroughfares, streets and distribution of sweets among people.

Eid al-Ghadir celebration for English speakers

LONDON, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Eid al-Ghadir ceremony for English speakers was held in Islamic Center of England.

Eid al-Ghadir celebrated at Islamic Centre of England

LONDON, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Eid al-Ghadir was celebrated on Saturday, at Islamic Centre of England.

By: Mehdi Bakhshi Sourki

Ghadir Khumm enacted in Qom

QOM, Sep. 09 (MNA) –The historic event of Ghadir Khumm was enacted in Qom on Friday. Around 1385 years ago, Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) delivered a speech at Ghadir Khumm pond, which is located on road to Mecca near the city of al-Juhfah in Saudi Arabia, and the event is commemorated annually by Shia Muslims around the world.

By: Maryam Kamyab

Second international congress on Ghadir held in Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) –On Wednesday in the morning, the second edition of international congress on Ghadir event was held in Tehran at IRIB’s meetings’ hall. The event of Ghadir Khumm, originally occurred in 632 A.D., is annually commemorated in the Islamic world.

Celebration of Eid al-Ghadir in Paris

PARIS, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Eid al-Ghadir was celebrated in Paris, attended by Islamic European Union of Shia Scholars and Theologians.