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Shia Muslims in Pakistan mark Eid al-Ghadir

Millions of Iranian Muslims across the world commemorate the Eid al-Ghadir, marking the occasion of the appointment by Islam’s Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) of Imam Ali (PBUH) as his successor.

Muhammad Toori
Press TV, Karachi

On the 18th of Dhu al-Hijjah on the Islamic lunar calendar, Shia Muslims across the world observe a great religious occasion known as Eid al-Ghadir. The occasion marks the day the prophet of Islam introduced the first Shia Imam as his successor some 1,400 years ago.  

 


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