Great March from Hazrat Masoumeh Shrine to Jamkaran Mosque Planned on Eid Al-Ghadir

A religious official of Qom Province made the announcement, adding that people will march from the hoy shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh (SA) to the Jamkaran Mosque on the day of Eid.

Javad Ash’ari told reporters on Sunday that the march will begin at 6 PM on Monday, July 18.

The program will include eulogy recitations and poetry reading, he noted.

Ash’ari added that the streets of the holy city will be decorated on the auspicious occasion and there will be various programs organized with the cooperation of mosques and religious groups.

The event of Ghadir, or Eid al-Ghadir, is celebrated by Shia Muslims around the world every year. It is among important feasts and happy holidays of Shia Muslims held on the 18th day of Dhul Hijja in the lunar Hijri calendar.

It was the day when according to reports, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) appointed Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS) as his caliph and the Imam after himself following an order from God.

source:iqna