According to narrations, on the 18th of Dhu al-Hijjah in the 10th year of the Hijra, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family), by divine command, appointed Imam Amir al-Muminin (peace be upon him) to the position of Caliphate and Imamate. This day holds a special place in the hearts of the faithful, with various Muslim countries celebrating it through their unique local customs and traditions.
How many countries celebrate Eid al-Ghadir?
The celebration of Ghadir is not limited to Iran and Iraq alone. Residents of more than eighteen countries celebrate this grand Shia feast, including:
Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Turkey, Yemen, Qatar, Oman, Lebanon, Kuwait, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, Georgia, Tajikistan and another countries all cross of the world.
Beyond these nations where the holiday is observed annually, large diaspora communities in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and other countries do not miss this opportunity. They gather to celebrate the Wilayah (guardianship) of Amir al-Muminin (peace be upon him), with as much fervor as those in their homelands.
