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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 a group of cadets at Imam Hussein (a.s.) University on Monday. 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 the great, valorous and enthusiastic participation of the Iranian nation in the upcoming election on the 24th of Khordad as an indication of greater achievements for the Revolution and the Islamic Republic.
Supreme Leader Meets with People from Different Social Backgrounds
Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met Wednesday morning with thousands of people from different social backgrounds. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence called on all the people, particularly the youth of the country, to benefit from the great capacities of the month of Rajab.
Supreme Leader Meets with Officials in Charge of Resistance and Revolution Literature Office
Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met Monday morning with officials in charge of Resistance and Revolution Literature Office. His Eminence stated that creating a great, inspiring and motivating movement in areas related to resistance and revolution literature and preventing some hostile movements from distorting concepts and facts about the Islamic Revolution are two important and outstanding characteristics of institutes in charge of artistic activities. He stressed: "This pioneering and influential movement eliminated the need of the country for imported literature."
Supreme Leader Meets with Outstanding Women
Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met Saturday morning with hundreds of outstanding women who are active in academic, Quranic and seminary areas, areas related to women and the family, executive and public organizations and media networks. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence highlighted the necessity of strengthening the family environment, respecting women in the family environment and creating an Islamic discourse on the issue of women in international arenas, further adding: "Active and competent women in the camp of the Islamic Republic should participate more actively in defending the Revolution."
Supreme Leader Meets with Teachers
Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met Wednesday morning with thousands of teachers from different parts of the country. Speaking at the meeting, which was held on the occasion of Teachers' Week, His Eminence described the educational system as a very important organization and the main infrastructure for building an advanced society which enjoys noble human characteristics and an Islamic lifestyle, further adding: "Making a quantum leap and achieving political and economic valor are necessary for the rapid movement of the country towards progress in different areas. The educational system plays a significant role in this arena."
Supreme Leader Meets with Officials in Charge of Elections
Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met Monday morning with officials in charge of presidential and city and village councils elections. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence described the enthusiastic presence of all the people in the elections on the 24th of Khordad as a guarantee for the success of the country. He stressed that organizations in charge of supervision and officials in charge of elections should act within the law at all stages.
Supreme Leader Meets with Poets and Panegyrists
Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met this Wednesday with a number of poets and panegyrists of the Holy Prophet's (s.w.a.) household. Speaking at the meeting, which was held on the occasion of Fatima Zahra's (s.a.) birthday anniversary, His Eminence congratulated the people of Iran on the birthday anniversary of Fatima Zahra (a.s.) and the coincidence of this day with the birthday anniversary of Imam Khomeini (r.a.).
Supreme Leader's Speech at Inauguration of Islamic Awakening and Ulama Conference
The following is the full text of the speech delivered on April 29, 2013 by Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution in a meeting at Inauguration of Islamic Awakening and Ulama Conference.
Supreme Leader Meets with Laborers and Producers
Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met Saturday morning with thousands of laborers and people who are active in production sectors. Speaking at the meeting, which was held on the occasion of Labor Week, His Eminence referred to the need of the country for achieving valor and making a quantum leap in economic and political arenas.
Supreme Leader Meets with Army Commanders and Personnel
Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met Wednesday afternoon with a number of commanders and personnel of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, their families and members of Basij. Speaking at the meeting, which was held on the occasion of the 29th of Farvardin -Day of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army - His Eminence described the Islamic Republic of Iran Army as a source of honor and a popular, scientific and faith-based army which has given rise to many successfully-tested innovations.
Supreme Leader Meets with President of Burundi
Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met Wednesday morning with the Pierre Nkurunziza, the President of Burundi, and his accompanying delegation.
Supreme Leader Meets with Pilgrims at Imam Ridha’s (a.s.) Shrine
In a meeting with thousands of pilgrims at Imam Ridha's (a.s.) shrine in the holy city of Mashhad, Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution said that it is necessary to evaluate the weaknesses and strengths that existed in the year 1391 and to make plans on the basis of this large-scale evaluation. He added: "Just as people need constant evaluation in the case of personal matters, so national evaluation is also important when it comes to national issues of the country. This is because such evaluation can teach us lessons and help us make better decisions in the future."
Supreme Leader’s Norouz Message
The following is the full text of the message issued on March 20, 2013 by Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution on the occasion of Norouz.
Supreme Leader Meets with Veteran Athletes, Coaches and Medalists
Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met Monday morning with a group of veteran athletes, champions and medalists in international competitions and the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic competitions. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence described the champions of the country as the ambassadors who represent the Iranian nation's identity, dignity, firm determination, intelligence, faith and commitment to sharia. He reiterated: "Champions are like a mountain peak. They prepare the ground for the movement of all people, particularly young talents, toward peaks."
Supreme Leader Meets with Officials in Charge of Developing Islamic-Iranian Paradigm of Progress
Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met Monday morning with officials in charge of developing an Islamic-Iranian paradigm of progress. Speaking at the meeting - which included a group of intellectuals, elites, professors and seminary scholars - His Eminence discussed different theories about developing a paradigm of Islamic-Iranian progress.
Supreme Leader Meets with President of Pakistan
Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met Wednesday afternoon with the President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence said that many of the problems of the Islamic Ummah are artificial problems and they have been injected by the enemies of Islam, further stressing: "Reviving the capabilities and mobilizing the human, natural and geographical resources of the world of Islam will play a major role in solving these problems."
Supreme Leader Meets with Participants of Ammar Film Festival
Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met today with participants of the Ammar Film Festival. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence described the officials' attention to the issue of religion, religious principles, the Islamic Revolution and revolutionary values as a positive move, further adding: "You should adopt a long-term outlook on Islamic art and religious cinema. You should broaden your outlook by doing careful planning, being hopeful about the future and utilizing art in an appropriate way in order to produce the optimum effect."
Supreme Leader Meets with People of East Azerbaijan
Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met Saturday morning with thousands of people from Tabriz. Speaking at the meeting, which was held on the anniversary of the uprising by the people of Tabriz on the 29th of Bahman of 1356, His Eminence analyzed the unreasonable behavior of American politicians and the reasonable behavior of the Iranian nation and the Islamic Republic towards the issue of negotiations. He expressed his gratitude for the glorious and great presence of the Iranian nation in the rallies on the 22nd of Bahman and he referred to the recent event which took place in the Majlis.
