A senior Iranian cleric has emphasized importance of Eid al-Qadir as an Islamic occasion respected and celebrated by both Shia and Sunni communities.

The holy shrine of Imam Hossein (AS), third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), is prepared to mark Eid al-Qadir. The major Islamic occasion marks the appointment of Imam Ali (AS), first Shia Imam and father of Imam Hossein, as a successor for the Prophet of Islam.

The holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) is preparing to celebrates Eid al-Qadir which marks the appointment of Imam Ali as the first Shia Imam and leader of the Muslim community after Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

The custodian of Imam Ali shrine announced that the Alavi flag will be raised in forty different places across the Arab county and also 12 European countries to celebrate the Eid al-Ghadir which marks the imamate of the first Shia Imam.

Families in Iran's Kermanshah province celebrated major Shia occasion, Eid al-Qadir which marks appointment of Imam Ali ibn Abitaleb (AS) as the first Shia Imam and successor of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

People in the capital Tehran attended the celebration held on Vali-e-Asr Street marking major Shia occasion Eid al-Qadir. Qadir Eid is the celebration of appointment of Imam Ali (AS) as the successor of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and the first Imam (leader) of Muslims.