- Eid-E-Ghadir
(I'd-Al-Ghadir) which is on the 18th of the Zilhajj (Lunar Calendar) is
one of the most celebrated event by Shiite Moslems. The event of Ghadir
means the nomination of Ali by the Prophet Mohammad as his
successor.
- It was the tradition
of all the prophets to nominate their successors in compliance with the
order of God and regardless of the approval of their followers. To the
Moslems, Ghadir-e-Khum is the famous place where the Prophet Mohammad
revealed his final message that he would be succeeded by Saint (Hazrat)
Ali. The Arabic word "Ghadir" means pond and Khum is the particular pond
located about 90 Kilometers (54 miles) northwest of Mecca in the heart
of the desert called "Sahra -e- Hujfah".
- As Prophet Mohammad
arrived at Ghadir-e-Khum, he heard the voice of Archangel Gabriel and
the signs of revelation appeared. As Prophet heard the Angel, he asked
to recite Azan (or Adhan, prayers that the muezzin will say to gather
Moslems to the mosque) with addition of words "Hayya'ala Khair il'amal
which means hasten towards the best of deeds.
- Eid-e Ghadir is a
national holiday in Iran.
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