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Afghans marked Eid al-Ghadir

Millions of Shia Muslims are celebrating the auspicious Eid al-Ghadir. (File photo)

Amin Alemi
Press TV, Kabul

Shia Muslims in Afghanistan are celebrating Eid al-Ghadir. The occasion, which falls on 18th of Dhu al-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar, marks the day when the prophet of Islam appointed the first Shia Imam as his successor some 1,400 years ago.

 


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