The Union of University Students Islamic Associations in Europe will organize a ceremony to celebrate Eid al-Ghadir.

The ceremony will be held virtually later today (Tuesday), the union announced.

Slated for 7:30 PM GMT, it will include Quran recitation by Mohammad Reza Alizadeh, a speech by Hojat-ol-Islam Meysam Qassemi, recitation of poems by Saber Khorasani, and recitation of Tawasul Supplication by Mehdi Bahrami.

Those interested can attend the event via Zoom at https://us۰2web.zoom.us/j/3131103333 with Zoom Meeting ID: 3131103333.

The event of Ghadir, or Eid al-Ghadir, is celebrated by Shia Muslims around the world every year. It is among important feasts and happy holidays of Shia Muslims held on the 18th day of Dhul Hijja in the lunar Hijri calendar.

It was the day when according to reports, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) appointed Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS) as his caliph and the Imam after himself following an order from God.

This year, Eid al-Ghadir falls on Thursday, July 29.

Source: Abna24