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Leader of the Islamic Revolution Delivers Sermon at Friday Prayers
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Delivers Sermon at Friday Prayers
At the grand and magnificent gathering of people in the politico-spiritual Friday prayers in Tehran, Ayatollah Imam Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, described the unity and solidarity of Muslims as a source of divine mercy, honour, and victory over their enemies. He said, "According to the principles of Islamic defensive action, the Constitution of the Islamic Republic, and international law, the brilliant action of the Iranian armed forces in punishing the bloodthirsty Zionist regime was entirely legal and legitimate. The Islamic Republic will fulfil any duty it deems necessary in this regard without delay or haste, with power, strength, and determination."
Funeral Prayers Held at the University of Tehran
Funeral Prayers Held at the University of Tehran
This morning, on Thursday, 1st August 2024, Ayatollah Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, led the funeral prayers over the bodies of Martyr Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the Hamas Political Bureau, and Martyr Wasim Abu Sha'ban, Mr Haniyeh's companion, at the University of Tehran.
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution's Eid al-Fitr Sermon
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution's Eid al-Fitr Sermon
Iranians across the country celebrated Eid al-Fitr on Thursday, April 11, 2024, praying for individual, familial, social, and national needs with hearts full of faith and with eagerness to serve the Almighty. The magnificent Eid al-Fitr prayer was held at the Tehran Prayer Ground and the surrounding streets of the capital. It was led by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Imam Khamenei and was attended by a large gathering of the faithful.
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Leads 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.
Friday prayers sermons in Tehran
Friday prayers sermons in Tehran
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei says Iran will stand by and support any nation or group that chooses to stand up to Zionist regime.
Friday prayers
Friday prayers
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei underlined Friday that the Palestinian issue remains to be the prime regional problem at present, calling for the Muslim people across the globe to take to streets in droves to mark the World Qods Day (Sept 26).
Perseverance of Iranian nation pushed arrogant front to failure
Perseverance of Iranian nation pushed arrogant front to failure
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei told a millions-strong congregation of fasting people in Tehran in the first Friday of the holy month of Ramadan that the aware Iranian nation has managed to push to failure an American project against the Islamic Revolution, adding that the nation would reach a point where no power dares think to threaten the country provided it stays the course.
Qods Day marks Islamic resistance
Qods Day marks Islamic resistance
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei told worshipers Friday that World Qods Day marks the resistance of Muslims and their objection to oppression and injustice of the Zionists and their followers. The IR Leader called on all Muslims throughout the world to honor the day.

Turning to the ongoing developments in the touchy Middle East region, Ayatollah Khamenei described the victory of Hezbollah and the Lebanese nation in the 33-day war against the Israeli army as historical and unprecedented, adding Muslim nations once more after the Islamic Revolution in Iran were witness to the reality that faithful resistance against bullying and oppression will earn victory at last.
Leader's Statements at the Tehran Friday Prayers
August 19, 2005

What follows is an excerpt from the two sermons delivered by the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei at the Tehran Friday prayers on Rajab 13, 1426 (August 19, 2005). The day marked the birth anniversary of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali-ibn-Abitaleb (peace and greetings be upon him).

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