Eid-e-Ghadir is one of the most important festivals for Shia Muslims, commemorating the event at Ghadir Khumm when, according to Shia belief, Prophet Muhammad announced Imam Ali as his rightful successor. Celebrated on the 18th of Dhu al-Hijjah, it includes public expressions of joy such as distributing sweets, holding feasts, and reciting poems and speeches that reflect on Imam Ali’s virtues and leadership.
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