Leader Marks the 26th Demise Anniversary of Imam Khomeini

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Millions of people across Iran marked the 26th anniversary of the decease of the late founder of the Islamic Republic, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution His Eminence Imam Sayyed Rouhullah Khomeini.

A large number of people and officials had converged at Imam Khomeini's mausoleum in the Iranian capital, Tehran, to mark the passing away of the late founder of the Islamic Republic.

Leader of the Islamic Revolution His Eminence Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei addressed the gathering of mourners at the shrine. Imam Khomeini's grandson, Sayyed Hassan Khomeini, also delivered a speech during the ceremony.

Imam Khamenei said Imam Khomeini favored and emphasized the participation of people in different areas, including in military, political, and economic issues.

Further, Imam Khomeini had real belief in the people, and respected people's viewpoints even if he disagreed with them, the Leader said.

"Imam was openly opposed to world bullies," Imam Khamenei said, adding that the late founder of the Islamic Republic championed the cause of the oppressed.

Elsewhere in his remarks, the Leader referred to police brutality in the US and said Iran opposes the violence perpetrated by US police just as the Islamic Republic opposes the acts of violence committed by the Takfiri "ISIL" group.

Moreover, Imam Khamenei said that Iran also opposes the Saudi military strikes against Yemen in the same way the Islamic Republic opposes the "Israeli" attacks against Gaza.

Nonetheless, the Leader also emphasized that the issue of Palestine will never be off Iran's agenda.

Though, the Leader warned against the divisive polices of certain entities, including the Takfiri groups in Iraq and Syria, against Muslims, calling on Muslims not to fall victim to such plots.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team