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Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) announced his successor in his last Hajj pilgrimage fourteen centuries ago!
Tuesday is Eid al-Ghadir, which marks the day when the Prophet of Islam appointed Ali ibn Abi Talib (PBUM) — the first Shia Imam — as his successor and Muslims’ next leader.
Prophet Mohammad announced his appointment on the way back from his last Hajj pilgrimage fourteen centuries ago.
Muslims worldwide are celebrating Eid al-Ghadir today.
Eid al-Ghadir comes eight days after another great festivity, called Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice – an important festival on the Islamic calendar that marks the climax of the annual hajj pilgrimage in Mecca and Medina.