Eid al-Ghadir
Eid al-Ghadir (Arabic: عید الغدیر, romanized: ʿīd al-ghadīr, lit. 'feast of the pond') is an Islamic commemorative holiday, and is considered to be among the significant holidays of Shi'ite Muslims. The Eid is held on 18 Dhul-Hijjah at the time when the Islamic prophet Muhammad was said to have appointed Ali ibn Abi Talib as his successor. According to Shia hadiths, this Eid has been named "Eid-e Bozorg-e Elāhi" (Persian: عید بزرگ الهی; i.e. the greatest divine Eid), "Eid Ahl al-Bayt Muhammad" and Ashraf al-A'yaad (i.e. the supreme Eid).
Eid al-Ghadeer celebration at a shrine in Iran | |
| Also called | Eid Al-Ghadeer; Yawm al-mithaq (Day of the Covenant) |
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| Observed by | Shia Muslims |
| Type | Shia Islam |
| Significance | Appointment of Ali as the successor of Muhammad. |
| Observances | Prayers, gift-giving, festive meals, as well as reciting the Du'a Nudba, |
| Date | 18 Dhu al-Hijjah |
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