Vibrant Celebrations Across Iraq Mark Eid al-Ghadeer at Holy Shrines
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\nMuslims across Iraq have marked Eid al-Ghadeer with elaborate decorations, artistic installations, and devotional ceremonies at major Shia holy sites, including Samarra, Najaf, and Kadhimiya, highlighting renewed pledges of allegiance to Imam Ali (peace be upon him).<\/p>\n
As Eid al-Ghadeer approaches, Shia shrines across Iraq have been adorned to commemorate the anniversary of Imam Ali\u2019s (peace be upon him) designation as successor.<\/p>\n
In Samarra, the holy shrine of the Two Imams was illuminated with banners, calligraphic panels bearing the name of Imam Ali, and extensive lighting, creating a festive and spiritual atmosphere for visiting pilgrims. The decorations symbolized devotion and reaffirmation of allegiance to the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them).<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, in Najaf, the Al-Askari shrine unveiled the largest mural dedicated to Eid al-Ghadeer at Bab al-Qiblah. The mural, featuring themes of loyalty and leadership, was designed to inspire pilgrims and visually express the renewal of allegiance to Imam Ali (peace be upon him), enhancing the spiritual ambiance of the holy site.<\/p>\n
At the Kadhimiya shrine, a flag adorned with the emblem of Wilayah was raised over the sanctum of the Two Imams, accompanied by prayers and devotional gatherings. Pilgrims celebrated amid beautifully arranged flowers and extensive lighting, underscoring the emotional and spiritual significance of the occasion.<\/p>\n
Shia Waves Agency reports that the holy shrine of Imam Husayn (peace be upon him) and the area between the two shrines have also been decorated with flowers, green congratulatory banners, and thousands of shining lights, creating an atmosphere filled with jubilation.<\/p>\n
The scent of prayers and jasmine flowers permeates the sacred city of Karbala, and the hearts of pilgrims beat with the renewal of their allegiance to Imam Ali (peace be upon him).<\/p>\n
On the eve of Wilayah Eid, the holy shrine of Qamar Bani Hashim, Al-Abbas (peace be upon him), in the sacred city of Karbala has been adorned with green silk drapes, banners engraved with the name of Haidar Karrar, and baskets of jasmine flowers, creating a celestial ambiance.<\/p>\n
Bab al-Qiblah is illuminated with lights, and the scent of devotion rises from the courtyards and the precincts of the Saaqi of Karbala to the heavens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Vibrant Celebrations Across Iraq Mark Eid al-Ghadeer at Holy Shrines ——————————————– Muslims across Iraq have marked Eid al-Ghadeer with elaborate decorations, artistic installations, and devotional ceremonies at major Shia holy sites, including Samarra, Najaf, and Kadhimiya, highlighting renewed pledges of allegiance to Imam Ali (peace be upon him). As Eid al-Ghadeer approaches, Shia shrines across …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":142762,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":{"facebook_108372464460192_245495985553329":""},"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-142763","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-atabat"],"yoast_head":"\n