Imam Khomeini called Eid al-Ghadir is one the greatest Eid and Islamic feast

Eid al-Ghadir is one of the most important festivities on the Islamic calendar. It marks the beginning of Shia Islam, when 14 centuries ago Prophet Mohammad introduced Imam Ali ibn Abi Taleb as the next caliph of Muslims and their religious leader or Imam.

Sacred event of al- Ghadir is the continuation of the prophet’s mission, Imam Khomeini explained

The Muslims across various parts of the globe mark the Eid al-Ghadeer, celebrating the occasion of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) appointing Imam Ali (PBUH) as his successor. The auspicious occasion is annually celebrated with various ceremonies and rituals on the 18th of Dhu al-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar.

Thirty-three of the hadith Imam Khomeini selected pertain to Islamic ethics

Thirty-three of the famous book of Forty by Hadith by Imam Khomeini selected pertain to Islamic ethics, including acts which bring reward or punishment.

Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) was free of every material tendency

Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) turned his back on all pleasures of this worldly life and preferred the obedience of Allah to everything else.

Imam Khomeini advised believers absolute purification from the impurity

According to Imam Khomeini, absolute purification from the impurity of polytheism and obtaining perfect authenticity (ikhlas) of devotion is essentially a primary

Iranian worshipers perform prayers on Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice)

Iran’s President Rouhani felicitates Muslim leaders on Eid al-Adha

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has, in separate messages, extended his felicitations to leaders of Muslim countries on Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice), which marks the culmination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

Worshipers perform prayers on Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice) at Masumah’s holy shrine in Qom