In Picture: Thousands of young girls celebrate rite of passage ceremony (taklif) at Imam Ali Holy ShrineIraqi Parliament approves Eid Al-Ghadir as public holiday
On Wednesday, the Iraqi Parliament passed a significant law designating Eid Al-Ghadir as an official public holiday across the nation.
This landmark decision recognizes the cultural and religious importance of the historical event that is celebrated by all believers around the world.
The event of Ghadir, or Eid Al-Ghadir, is marked on the 18th of Dhul-Hajjah and it is the day on which Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his progeny) appointed Imam Ali (peace be upon him) as his successor.
