Post by Caliph on Feb 5, 2014 13:00:58 GMT
Eid al-Ghadeer, observed by Shia Muslims on the 18th of Dhu al-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar, is a celebration of the appointment of Ali ibn Abi Talib by the Islamic prophet Muhammad as his successor. The festival also marks the anniversary of Muhammad's sermon, as described in Hadith of the pond of Khumm in which Muhammad states, "Whomsoever's master (maula) I am, Ali is also his (maula) master. O' God, love those who love him, and be hostile to those who are hostile to him."من كنت مولاه فهذا عليّ مولاه أللهم والِ من والاه و عادِ من عاداه"
Shia Muslims celebrate the day with a tradition of a m oath to reerting their commitment to Islam, in the same manner as individual Shia adults take an oath on reaching adulthood. Sunni Muslims do not celebrate Eid al-Ghadeer because they do not believe that it is an established celebratory day.
More info:Eid al-Ghadeer
Shia Muslims celebrate the day with a tradition of a m oath to reerting their commitment to Islam, in the same manner as individual Shia adults take an oath on reaching adulthood. Sunni Muslims do not celebrate Eid al-Ghadeer because they do not believe that it is an established celebratory day.
More info:Eid al-Ghadeer
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