Congratulations on the Joyous Event of Eid al-Ghadir!

Thursday, June 4th, 2026, is the 18th of Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 A.H., which marks the day of Eid al-Ghadir.

The Day the Prophet Raised Imam Ali’s Hand

Eid al-Ghadir is not simply a historical event remembered once a year. It is a day tied to loyalty, guidance, love, and the continuation of the Prophet’s mission after his departure from this world. It is the day the Messenger of God (pbuh&hp) publicly raised Imam Ali (p) before thousands of believers and declared his leadership over the Muslim community.

Among the many narrations about this blessed day is a powerful hadith from Imam al-Sadiq (p):

Imam al-Sadiq (p) was asked, “Do Muslims have an Eid other than Friday, Eid al-Adha, and Eid al-Fitr?”
He responded: “Yes, the greatest of them in sanctity.”
I said, “And which Eid is it, may I be your ransom?”
He said, “The day on which the Messenger of Allah (pbuh&hp) appointed Ali, the Commander of the Faithful (p) and said: ‘Whoever I am his master, then Ali is his master…’”

[Ibn Tawus, Iqbal al-Amaal, vol. 2, p. 263]

There is something deeply moving about the way Imam al-Sadiq (p) describes Eid al-Ghadir. He does not call it merely an Eid among other celebrations. He calls it the greatest of them in sanctity. Greater than a day of sacrifice. Greater than a day, marking the end of fasting. Why? Because Eid al-Ghadir represents the protection of the religion itself.

At Ghadir Khumm, the Prophet (pbuh&hp) was not only honoring Imam Ali (p). He was ensuring that the message of Islam would remain connected to divine guidance after him. In a world where leadership often becomes political, tribal, or worldly, Ghadir reminds us that true leadership is rooted in faith, justice, knowledge, and nearness to God.

For believers, Eid al-Ghadir is the day we renew our loyalty to Imam Ali (p), the one who stood beside the Prophet (pbuh&hp) from the very beginning, sacrificed everything for Islam, and embodied mercy, courage, humility, and truth. It is a reminder that loving the Ahl al-Bayt (p) is not just an emotion we carry in our hearts, but it is a path that shapes how we live, worship, speak, and treat others.

There is also comfort in this day. Ghadir tells us that the Prophet (pbuh&hp) did not leave the Ummah abandoned or confused. He cared too deeply for his community to leave them without guidance. Even in the intense heat of the desert, on the journey back from the Farewell Pilgrimage, he stopped thousands of travelers so this message would be heard clearly and remembered forever.

Eid al-Ghadir is therefore not only a celebration. It is a covenant. A day of gratitude. A day of identity. A day to rejoice that God completed this religion through wilayah and guidance. And perhaps that is why the hearts of believers feel something special when Ghadir arrives each year. Because, deep down, it is not only about remembering a historical event. It is about remembering who guides us to God.

We pray that God unfolds His blessings on you and your loved ones on this special day.  Eid Mubarak!