Why did Imam Khomeini call Ghadir the greatest Eid of Islam?

Imam Khomeini advised to act against desires of the self

Imam Khomeini advised the believers and faithful people to undertake serious efforts in order to get rid of the inclinations and desires of the self.

Ghadir is completion of religion, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini through his theological works and historical messages maintained that Ghadir is the completion of the religion, the perfection of God’s greatest bounty, the most magnificent feast of Allah; it is the feast for the righteous people, followers and supporters of the holy Prophet of Islam.

Eid Ghadir, Eid of masculinity and justice.

Desecration of Quran, an injustice to freedom, religion, humanity and peace

Seyyed Hassan Khomeini, the grandson of the late founder of the Islamic Republic has strongly denounced the recent incident of burning and desecration of Holy Scripture of Muslims in a European country.

Imam Khomeini warned against gratifying the carnal appetites and desires

Imam Khomeini through his works warned that all our deeds shouldn't serve as the means for satisfying our desires and gratifying the carnal appetites.

Imam Khomeini had strong personality

Alishah, Seyyed javeed – the chief of the Islamic community of Pakistan

Imam Khomeini stressed the need for a process of spiritual development

The way of moral reform advocated by Imam Khomeini is a process of spiritual development in which the adept learns to conquer and then lose interest in his worldly desires and become totally devoted to God.