TEHRAN -- Eid al-Ghadir celebrations will be held simultaneously in 26 provinces and 61 locations throughout Iran.
From the farthest villages and cities to the centers of the country’s provinces, different activities are being organized to mark the occasion.
Eid al-Ghadir marks the day on which the Prophet of Islam appointed Ali ibn Abi Talib (Peace upon them) as his successor.
Eid al-Ghadir is among the important feasts and happy holidays of Shia Muslims.
After 23 years of guiding Muslims by divine command, Prophet Muhammad (Peace upon Him) chose Imam Ali as his successor.
On the eve of Eid al-Ghadir, 20 young couples in Bushehr’s Deylam city tied the knot collectively in a ceremony.
Deylam city governor Muhammad Asadi said that according to religious teachings one of the best traditions for any community is marriage, forming a family, and increasing the population.
He said one of the important priorities of the government is to promote easy marriage.