18 Dhul Hijja

Eid al-Ghadeer — Appointment of Imam Ali

On 18th Dhul Hijjah, at Ghadeer Khumm, the Prophet (PBUH) formally appointed Imam Ali (a.s.) as his successor and the leader of the Muslims, declaring, 'For whomever I am the Master, Ali is his Master.'

18 Dhu al-Hijjah 10 AH

The Greatest Eid (Eid-e-Akbar)

On the 18th of Dhul Hijjah 10 AH, while returning from the Farewell Pilgrimage, the Prophet (PBUH) received the divine command: 'O Messenger, announce that which has been revealed to you from your Lord' (Quran 5:67). He halted the caravan of over 100,000 pilgrims at Ghadeer Khumm.

The Declaration of Wilayah

The Prophet (PBUH) raised Imam Ali's (a.s.) hand and made the historic declaration: 'Man Kuntu Mawlahu fa hadha Aliyyun Mawlahu' (For whomever I am the Master, Ali is his Master). Following this, the verse of the perfection of religion was revealed (Quran 5:3). This event is the cornerstone of Shia belief, establishing the divine leadership (Imamate). (Source: Al-Ghadir by Allamah Amini)

Aamal for Eid al-Ghadeer

Eid al-Ghadeer is the greatest Eid in Shia Islam. Recommended acts include taking a ghusl, fasting (which expiates the sins of 60 years), wearing new clothes, visiting believers, giving charity, reciting Ziyarat Ameenullah, and reciting the special formula of brotherhood (Aqd-e-Ukhuwwat).

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