IR Leader calls new year,
the year of national unity and Islamic harmony
2007/03/21
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei called the new
Iranian year "the year of national unity and Islamic harmony."
In his celebratory remarks to open the new Iranian year of 1386, the IR
Leader said all Iranians wish for national independence, national dignity
and public welfare and that these aims would be realized through Islamic
faith, unity of goal, national hope and resolve, due utilization of the
country's potentialities as well as exercising foresight and exerting
efforts.
Ayatollah Khamenei congratulated Nowrouz (the New Year Day) to every
one of the Iranian people, Iranians expats as well as every nation that
celebrates the day and characterized it as the Iranian national
celebration.
Ayatollah Khamenei touched on the many glories of the national
celebration of Nowrouz and called for enhancing bonds of affection and
rejuvenating the surrounding to mark the exquisite, modest and
affectionate features of the opening day of the New Year which are also
confirmed by the revered creed of Islam.
As regards the naming of the previous Iranian year after the Noblest
Messenger of Allah Hazrat Mohammad (S), Ayatollah Khamenei noted that even
though the precedent year was abundant in name and memory of the revered
man a very large time is needed to cherish the position of the noblest
messenger so that all years shall be named after him.
The Islamic Revolution Leader said Iran's happy achievements surpassed
bitter moments during the last year, singling out the manifestation of the
Iranian national grandeur in international arenas which came about through
reprised efforts inside the country in scientific and economic domains.
"The national movement will be buoyed up in the New Year through by the
firm will of the people and authorities as the nation would cal for,"
Ayatollah Khamenei said.
The IR Leader considered favorable future a tribute to public awareness,
hope and will as well as national confidence, adding the Iranian nation
will make anew its will as the New Year commences and keeps on its bright
path by taking on newer fields and deliberate treatment of challenges and
enmities.
Ayatollah Khamenei believed that the enemy essentially challenges the
Iranian nation through "sowing discord by demoting the Iranian national
unity" and "inciting economic problems to slow down the country's progress."
The Leader however said that following the notification of the general
policies of the article 44 of the Constitution that pave the ground for
business ventures, the enemy attempts would remain futile given to efforts
of all people, including national forces with deep belief in the lofty
national aspirations to use the country's ample capacities.
Ayatollah Khamenei cautioned about enemy's psychological warfare and
vicious efforts to stir up differences between the Iranian people and the
world of Islam.
"Under the pretext of sectarian feelings, religious inclinations and
gild orientations, the enemies are bent on destroying unity of the Iranian
nation or fan religious differences in the world of Islam and draw a wedge
between the Iranian nation and the rest of the Islamic community by
inciting war between Shiites and Sunnis," Ayatollah Khamenei warned.
Ayatollah Khamenei affirmed that the sole way to frustrate enemies and
thwart their plots lies in efforts to unite the nation and promote its
integrity.
"In God's assistance, all people of every sect or religion will
expedite their hopeful move towards their bright future," Ayatollah
Khamenei vowed, adding, "at the same time all Muslim nations will
demonstrate their unity by promoting Islamic solidarity and fraternity."
10.3.2007
The Islamic Revolution Leader, Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei attended
12nd demise anniversary of the late Imam Khomeini's son, Sayed Ahmad
Khomeini in the holy shrine of the founder the Islamic Revolution.
IR Leader paid tribute to the memory of the Imam's son at the ceremony.
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Majlis Speaker, Gholam-Ali Haddad Adel
and some senior officials were also present at the ceremony.
8.3.2007
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei on Thursday
expressed condolence on death of the prominent filmmaker Rasoul Molla
Gholipour.
Molla Gholipour, who died in his early 50s of heart attack, is well
known for the films he made to record memories of the Iranian soldiers who
stood against the Iraqi surprise invasion during Iraqi-imposed war in
1980-1988.
The filmmaker was acclaimed in the annual Fajr International Film
Festival several times for the successful scenes he created to show the
sacrifices Iranian defenders made during the Iraqi invasion.
"I express condolence to the bereaved family and friends of Mr. Rasoul
Molla Gholipour and the entire cinema and arts community on the sudden
death of the artist of the sacred defense," the Islamic Revolution Leader
said.
"The late artist was one of those who entered the scene of artistic
activities with the revolutionary spirit and spent several years of their
life faithfully, leaving behind eternal heritage. His death is a mishap to
the arts community. I pray to God to bestow peace and mercy upon him."
7.3.2007
Simultaneous with the Week of Generosity and Benevolence, the Islamic
Revolution Leader, Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei offered 200 million rials
in aid to the needy.
The sum was deposited to the Imam Khomeini Relief Committee's account
3333.
7.3.2007
Islamic
Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei shoveled earth to plant two
pine saplings Tuesday noon.
The ceremony was to mark national Tree Plantation Day.
Ayatollah Khamenei lauded the nationwide ceremony, saying that planting
a tree to expand gree zone was a blessful and invaluable deed.
The IR Leader underlined widening tree plantation countrywide and urged
developing green belts around the cities.
"We are expected not to allow any destruction of the urban green space,
especially in the populous cities, including Tehran," Ayatollah Khamenei
said.
