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Ayatollah Khamenei, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, underwent successful routine prostate surgery Monday morning in a public hospital.
Supreme Leader Meets with President Rouhani and Cabinet Members
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met Wednesday morning with President Rouhani and cabinet members. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence referred to the good and valuable services of the eleventh administration: creating psychological tranquility, controlling inflation and exchange rates and implementing the healthcare plan.
Supreme Leader's Sermons at Eid ul-Fitr Prayers
The following is the full text of the sermons delivered on July 29, 2014 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, at the Eid ul-Fitr prayers in Tehran.
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Leads Eid ul-Fitr Prayers in Tehran
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, led this year's Eid ul-Fitr prayers in Tehran. During the sermons, His Eminence thanked the people for the simple iftar meals that were organized in the month of Ramadan: "In the month of Ramadan, what we witnessed in personal, public, popular and social practices was that the people organized public and simple iftar meals. Thankfully, this has become common.
Supreme Leader Meets with Students
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met Wednesday evening with a number of students.
Supreme Leader's Speech in Meeting with Government Officials
The following is the full text of the speech delivered on July 7, 2014 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, in a meeting with government officials. The meeting was held in the Imam Khomeini (r.a.) Hussainiyah on the ninth day of the holy month of Ramadan.
Supreme Leader Meets with University Professors
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met Thursday afternoon with hundreds of university professors. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence stressed the importance of pursuing the scientific movement in a serious, fast and comprehensive way, saying: "Achieving this important goal requires the activities and jihadi management of those people who love the progress of their country and their people."
Supreme Leader's Speech at Annual Ramadan Quranic Meeting
The following is the full text of the speech delivered on June 29, 2014 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, at the annual Ramadan Quranic meeting. The meeting was held on the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.
Supreme Leader Meets with Families of Martyrs of the 7th of Tir
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met Saturday morning with families of martyrs of the 7th of Tir, families of martyrs of Tehran and disabled war veterans. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence stressed the need of society and the country to understand and follow up the message of the martyrs.
Supreme Leader Meets with Judiciary Officials
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met Sunday morning with the head and officials of the judiciary branch. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence stated that cooperation and solidarity among the heads of the three branches of government is necessary and very important.
Ayatollah Khamenei about the book “I’m Alive”
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
I read this book with a dual feeling of sorrow and pride and sometimes, I shed tears when reading it. I was full of praise for the patience, diligence, purity and genuineness depicted in this book. I was also full of praise for the art of the author in embodying beauty and hideousness, joy and sorrow. The memories of the mujahids and prisoners-of-war are great and valuable provisions which enrich history and offer us countless lessons. It is a great service to draw these memories out of people's minds and entrust them to art and drama.
Supreme Leader Meets with Director and Researchers of Dar-ul Hadith Research Institute
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution paid a visit Wednesday morning to an exhibition of the scientific and research productions of Dar al-Hadith Institute. At the meeting, an encyclopedia of Mahdaviat was presented to the Supreme Leader.
Supreme Leader's Speech on 25th Demise Anniversary of Imam Khomeini (r.a.)
The following is the full text of the speech delivered on June 4, 2014 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, on the occasion of the demise anniversary of Imam Khomeini (r.a.). The speech was delivered at Imam Khomeini's shrine.
Supreme Leader's Speech in Meeting with Participants of 31st International Quran Competitions
The following is the full text of the speech delivered on June 3, 2014 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, in a meeting with participants of the 31st International Quran Competitions. The meeting was held on the occasion of the birthday anniversary of Imam Sajjad (a.s.) in Imam Khomeini (r) Hussainiyah.
Supreme Leader Meets with Emir of Kuwait
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met Monday morning with Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, the Emir of Kuwait, and his accompanying delegation. President Rouhani was also present in the meeting. Speaking at the meeting, the Supreme Leader described the Persian Gulf and its security as very important, reiterating: "The security of this area depends on healthy and good relations among regional countries."
Supreme Leader Meets with Government Officials and Ambassadors of Islamic Countries
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met Tuesday morning with government officials, people from different social backgrounds, participants of the 31st Quran competitions and the ambassadors of Islamic countries in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Speaking at the meeting, which was held on the occasion of Mab'ath, His Eminence described turning to wisdom and insight, knowing the camp of the enemies of the Islamic Ummah, strengthening unity and avoiding religious and denominational discord as the most important needs of the world of Islam, further reiterating: "Today, the flag of Islam has been hoisted, the feeling of Islamic identity has been strengthened among Muslims throughout the world and the people of Iran are making progress, overcoming problems and conquering all trenches on the path of fighting against oppression, ignorance and injustice with trust in the divine promise of victory."
Supreme Leader Meets with Members of Majlis
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met Sunday morning with the speaker and members of the Majlis. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence stated that the only way to show resistance against the anti-human camp of arrogance is to continue fighting this camp. He called on the Majlis and the administration to pay serious attention to the sixth fifth-year plan and the scientific movement of the country, further stressing: "The solution to the economic and political problems of the country cannot be sought outside the borders of the country. Rather, the real cure exists inside the country. This cure is reliance on domestic capacities and capabilities."
Supreme Leader Attends Graduation Ceremony at Imam Hussein (a.s.) University
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces, attended the graduation ceremony of cadets at Imam Hussein (a.s.) University on Wednesday morning. Speaking at the meeting, which was held on the occasion of the anniversary of the liberation of Khoramshahr on May 24, 1983, His Eminence described building religious, committed, revolutionary, knowledgeable and skilled youth at Imam Hussein (a.s.) University, as a clear example of the fruits of the Islamic Revolution.
Supreme Leader Meets with People from Ilam Province
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met Tuesday with people from Ilam province in the Imam Khomeini (r.a.) Hussainiyah. The meeting was held on the occasion of Imam Ali's (a.s.) birthday anniversary. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence highlighted Imam Ali's (a.s.) characteristics - particularly the lofty goal that he had during his caliphate - saying: "One of the lessons that Imam Ali (a.s.) taught with the purpose of achieving true happiness for the Islamic community was the effort to improve the living conditions of people and to solve their economic problems. In the present conditions, this goal can be achieved by developing good plans for activating the infinite capacities of the country and for relying on our young talents."
