Eid al-Ghadeer

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Succession of Ali Imamate of the Family Mourning of Muharram Light of Aql · Ismah Tawassul
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History of Shia Islam Ghadir Khumm First Fitna · Second Fitna The Battle of Karbala
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Eid ul-Fitr · Eid al-Adha Eid al-Ghadeer Ashura · Arba'een Mawlid · Al-Mubahila
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Eid al-Ghadeer is the anniversary commemorating Muhammad's last sermon at Ghadir Khumm, which occurred on 18th of Dhu al-Hijjah of 10 AH in the Islamic calendar. It is an event celebrated by Shias and recognized by many prominent Sunnis^[1] as the confirmation of Ali ibn Abi Talib's succession to Muhammad.

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• Ghadir Khumm - Interesting Aspects of a Unique Event
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• خطابه غدیر