While the Islamic Republic has announced tomorrow (December 5) as Eid al-Fitr in Iran, today several clerics in the country performed Eid al-Fitr ceremonies. According to the Baztab news website, Ayatollah Fazel Lankarani, Ayatollah Sheikh Javad Tabrizi, Ayatollah Mousavi Ardebili, Ayatollah Nouri Hamadani, Ayatollah Safi, and Ayatollah Bahjat declared today as Eid al-Fitr and performed the special Eid al-Fitr prayer. On the other hand, Ayatollah Sistani, Ayatollah Vahid Khorasani, Ayatollah Shabiri Zanjani, Ayatollah Makarem, Ayatollah Sanei, and Ayatollah Montazeri declared today (December 4) as the last day of Ramadan and Wednesday as Eid al-Fitr. Meanwhile, a reporter from Baztab has reported that a group of people in the city of Golpayegan, who are mainly followers of Ayatollah Safi, performed the Eid al-Fitr prayer in several mosques in Golpayegan.
Disagreement Among Clerics in Iran Over the Determination of Eid al-Fitr Day
There is a division among Iranian clerics regarding the date of Eid al-Fitr, with some declaring it today and others tomorrow. This disagreement highlights the differing interpretations and authority among religious leaders in Iran. The matter is significant as it reflects the ongoing tensions within the clerical establishment.
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📰 What Happened
There is a disagreement among Iranian clerics regarding the date of Eid al-Fitr, with some declaring it today and others tomorrow. This division has led to different ceremonies being held on different days.
- Ayatollah Lankarani and several others performed Eid al-Fitr prayers today.
- Ayatollah Sistani and others declared tomorrow as Eid al-Fitr.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is a significant religious holiday in Islam. The determination of its date can vary based on lunar sightings and clerical interpretations.
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