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Supreme Leader Meets Participants of 30th International Quran Competitions
Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met Saturday morning with participants of the 30th International Quran Competitions. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence said that one of the important commands in the Holy Quran is that Muslims must preserve their unity.
Supreme Leader Meets Officials and Ambassadors of Islamic Countries on the Occasion of Mab’ath
Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met this morning with government officials of the Islamic Republic, representatives and ambassadors of Islamic countries and families of martyrs. Speaking at the meeting, which was held on the occasion of Mab'ath, Ayatollah Khamenei said that in the present conditions, the most important responsibility of the Islamic Ummah is to remain vigilant and to beware of the enemy's plots.
Supreme Leader: “I Do Not Favor Any Candidate”
Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met today with a large number of people from across the country at Imam Khomeini's (r.a.) shrine. Speaking at the meeting, Ayatollah Khamenei reiterated that he does not favor any particular candidate and added: "Although foreign media will try to link my statements to particular candidates out of spite and with ulterior motives, my comments do not refer to any particular candidate. Rather, I am addressing these statements to all the candidates."
Supreme Leader Meets with MPs
Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met Wednesday morning with the Majlis Speaker, members of the Majlis Presiding Board and MPs. At the meeting, His Eminence stressed that the Majlis is in charge of national affairs and that the executive branch is responsible for heavy executive work. He said that it is necessary for the executive branch and the Majlis to observe the law, interact with each other and pay attention to justice in their cooperation with each other.
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."
