Imamat Day

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Imamat Day is a Shia religious observance celebrating the anniversary of the day the present, or Hazar, Imam came to the throne of Imamat. Of all the Shi'a subgroupings, it is only the Ismaili branch whose line of Imamat continues to the present day. The Imam of the Nizari Ismaili Muslims is His Highness the Aga Khan, and his Imamat day is the 11th day of July, an anniversary of the 11th day of July 1957.

It should be noted that the meaning of the term Imam in Shi'a Islam differs greatly from its understanding in Sunni Islam. In Sunni Islam, the Imam is simply the person leading prayers at a particular place of worship, whereas in Shi'a Islam, it is a singular position held by a member of the family of the Prophet Muhammad, as designated by way of designation. Shi'a Imams provide guidance according to place and time and are seen as legatees of the authority of the prophet. As such the concept of Imamat is specific to Shi'a Islam.

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• The Institute of Ismaili Studies

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Muslim New Year | Festival of Muharram | Day of Ashura | Imamat Day | Arba'een | Mawlid

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