6 Oct 2024
Saturday 8 August 2020 - 12:49
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Speaker calls for steps to realize unity among Muslim leaders

MNA Iranian parliament speaker has congratulated Eid al-Ghadir to the political and religious figures of the Shia world.

In messages to political and religious figures of the Shia world on Saturday, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf congratulated the arrival of Eid al-Ghadir.

The speaker added, "In the current critical situation of the Islamic world and in the shadow of adhering to the Holy Quran and the Ahl al-Bayt (PBUH), it is necessary to take and realize our strong and unifying steps with unity and practice of the teachings of pure Islam."

Saturday marks Eid al-Ghadir, which is the day when the Prophet of Islam appointed Ali ibn Abi Talib (PBUM) -- the first Shia Imam -- as his successor and Muslims next leader.

Prophet Mohammad announced his appointment on the way back from his last Hajj pilgrimage fourteen centuries ago.

Shia Muslims celebrate this auspicious occasion around the world.

Eid al-Ghadir comes eight days after another great festivity, called Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice an important festival on the Islamic calendar that marks the climax of the annual hajj pilgrimage in Mecca and Medina.
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