Iran Press/Middle East: Eid al-Ghadir Khumm is a festive day observed by Shiite Muslims on the 18th of Dhu al-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar.
Hamoud Abad the mayor of Sanaa in a speech addressing people of Sanaa thanked them for their sacrifices in the 5-year defence of their homeland during the Saudi-led war.
Eid al-Ghadeer Khumm, a major festivity, celebrates the divine appointment of Ali ibn Abi Talib (PBUH) as Prophet Mohammad's (blessings of God upon him and his progeny) vicegerent and immediate successor after the passing away of the Holy Prophet.
It marks the anniversary of Prophet Mohammad's (PBUH) sermon, described in Hadith of the pond of Khumm, in which he raised Ali's hand and said: "Whomsoever I am his master (Maula), Ali is also his (Maula) master. O' God, love those who love him, and be hostile to those who are hostile to him."
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