Tehran commemorates 33rd anniversary of demise of Imam Khomeini

Tehran, SANA- Iran on Saturday started ceremonies of commemorating the 33rd anniversary of the demise of late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, with in the presence of senior Iranian officials and other officials from various countries of the world

‘Imam Khomeini was the spirit of the Iranian Islamic Republic, and therefore, introducing his figure to the younger generation is important to help them manage the country wisely in the future’, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Seyyed Ali Khamenei, said in a speech during the ceremonies.

He added that this generation, who is expected to address the national responsibilities in managing the country’s affairs in the future, needs a real mechanism in order to continue the march in a correct way.

In a speech last night, Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, said that Imam Khomeini had always relied on people and believed in them, as well as he had cared for the weak and the deprived, and he had always confronted the colonialism and arrogance.

Rafah al-Allouni/ Mazen Eyon

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