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The people of Tehran released hundreds of balloons during a gathering that stretched a staggering 10 kilometres to celebrate the Eid al-Ghadir holidays on Tuesday.
Footage shows thousands of attendees enjoying the religious festivites with their families.
“The feeling and atmosphere of this celebration are so perfect. I hope this celebration is held in the upcoming years so our children can play and grow up in such an atmosphere,” a Tehran local said.
“The major lesson that Eid al-Ghadir has for us, Muslims is that we can live with each other in solid unity,” added a second.
According to local reports, the festivities featured 2,200 stalls selling cultural heritage products and local delicacies.
According to Shia Muslim belief, this day marks the anniversary of the day Prophet Muhammad delivered a sermon in Ghadir Khumm, where he appointed his cousin and son-in-law Ali bin Abi Talib as the first Imam after himself - effectively declaring him as his successor.
'The atmosphere is perfect' - Iranians join 10-kilometer-long Eid al-Ghadir celebrations in Tehran
The people of Tehran released hundreds of balloons during a gathering that stretched a staggering 10 kilometres to celebrate the Eid al-Ghadir holidays on Tuesday.
Footage shows thousands of attendees enjoying the religious festivites with their families.
“The feeling and atmosphere of this celebration are so perfect. I hope this celebration is held in the upcoming years so our children can play and grow up in such an atmosphere,” a Tehran local said.
“The major lesson that Eid al-Ghadir has for us, Muslims is that we can live with each other in solid unity,” added a second.
According to local reports, the festivities featured 2,200 stalls selling cultural heritage products and local delicacies.
According to Shia Muslim belief, this day marks the anniversary of the day Prophet Muhammad delivered a sermon in Ghadir Khumm, where he appointed his cousin and son-in-law Ali bin Abi Talib as the first Imam after himself - effectively declaring him as his successor.
NO Access Israel Media/Persian Language TV Stations Outside Iran/Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Iran International TV
The people of Tehran released hundreds of balloons during a gathering that stretched a staggering 10 kilometres to celebrate the Eid al-Ghadir holidays on Tuesday.
Footage shows thousands of attendees enjoying the religious festivites with their families.
“The feeling and atmosphere of this celebration are so perfect. I hope this celebration is held in the upcoming years so our children can play and grow up in such an atmosphere,” a Tehran local said.
“The major lesson that Eid al-Ghadir has for us, Muslims is that we can live with each other in solid unity,” added a second.
According to local reports, the festivities featured 2,200 stalls selling cultural heritage products and local delicacies.
According to Shia Muslim belief, this day marks the anniversary of the day Prophet Muhammad delivered a sermon in Ghadir Khumm, where he appointed his cousin and son-in-law Ali bin Abi Talib as the first Imam after himself - effectively declaring him as his successor.