Sayed al-Awsiya City for Pilgrims in Karbala celebrates Eid al-Ghadir

Sayed al-Awsiya City for Pilgrims, affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, held a big celebration in the presence of a large crowd of visitors who came to the city to celebrate Eid al-Ghadir, or the day that the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his progeny, appointed Imam Ali, peace be upon him, as his successor.

The City’s PR official, Amer al-Nasrawi, said, "Sayed al-Awsiya City for Pilgrims organized the annual celebration on the occasion of Eid al-Ghadir to renew the allegiance to the Commander of the Faithful, peace be upon him, at the largest monument in the world representing the event in the city."

Al-Nasrawi added that "the celebration witnessed the participation of crowds of visitors and honorable families, while it included activities such as poem recitation and gift distribution to the attendees.”  

It is noteworthy that Sayed al-Awsiya City for Pilgrims took the initiative to offer a 100% discount for the grooms who wish to book a night in the city suites and who bear the names (Ali, Karrar, Haider, Amir, Murtada) in honor of Eid al-Ghadir.

 

Abbas Najm