Leader hails election race as Iran gears up for presidential polls

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has hailed televised debates among presidential candidates ahead of Iran's June 28 election, saying they give people familiarity with the opinions of the six contenders.

Leader congratulates world Muslims on Eid al-Adha

Muslims mark Eid al-Adha worldwide in the shadow of Gaza war

Millions of Muslims mark Eid al-Adha (the Feast of the Sacrifice), one of the most important festivities on the Islamic calendar, across Iran and other countries in the shadow of Israeli war on Gaza. The occasion commemorates Prophet Abraham (PBUH)’s historic submission to divine order to sacrifice his son, Ismail -- an exemplary act of faith, which was rewarded by God by providing Abraham with a ram to sacrifice instead. The Eid, which falls on the 10th day of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah on the lunar calendar every year, was celebrated in several nations, including Saudi Arabia, Palestine, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, and Turkey on Sunday. Muslims throughout other countries such as Iran, Malaysia, Iraq, India, and Oman, however, celebrated the holiday on Monday. The world’s Muslim faithful mark the occasion by slaughtering livestock, and sharing the meat among family members and friends as well as among the poor. Various Iranian officials sent out congratulatory messages to Muslims throughout the Islamic Republic and other countries, felicitating them on the arrival of the occasion and hailing it as a valuable opportunity to be used towards enhancing solidarity and unity

Leader's Hajj message: Gaza tragedies leave no room for tolerance

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the "tragedies in Gaza" leave no room for any tolerance toward "the ruthless Zionist regime", calling on Muslims to fully support the Palestinian resistance and people in every possible way.

Imam al-Baqir (‘a), a high esteemed infallible known for his knowledge and eloquence

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic used to recommend the believers to follow footsteps of the holy prophet of Islam and his infallible successors.

Imam sought believers to show sincerity in their works and actions

Imam Khomeini has recommended to faithful people and believers to carry out all of their works just for sake of God, the Almighty.

Imam's books and works contain treasure of divine-oriented wisdom

Islamic scholars, motivated by a tradition from the Prophet Muhammad, which promises Divine Rewards for scholars who collect forty traditions, compile hadith narrations in groups of forty.

Imam Khomeini always sought massive participation in elections

Imam Khomeini through his historic speeches and messages had urged public masses to make sure massive participation and the vast turnout during elections.