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Tehran, Jan 15, IRNA -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that the Hajj ritual brings the hearts of Muslims closer together and is a symbol of resorting to the divine blessings.
In a meeting with officials in charge of Hajj pilgrimage, the Supreme Leader said that the ritual is the scene of show-down between the Muslims and oppression as exercised by the arrogant powers against world Muslims.
Giving example of the anti-Muslim strategy of the arrogant powers, the Supreme Leader said that the Muslims in Palestine are suffering from oppression and the global arrogance is currently cherishing the ominous goals of capturing Iraq and dominating the wealth of Iraq and that of the entire region.
In the meantime, Ayatollah Khamenei offered congratulation to the world Muslims on the auspicious birth anniversary of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Imam of Prophet Mohammad's (PBHU) infallible household.
The Leader said that Hajj is unique among the religious rituals thanks to its sacred place and time and its meaningful philosophy.
He said that Islam is a school advocating salvation and helps human being reach sublimity adding that Hajj pilgrimage is a treasure from the divine reserve which brings dignity and honor for the Muslims and calls on the Islamic nations to stand against the arrogant and satanic powers.
On Iran's status in the international community, the Supreme Leader said that Iranian nation has made hard efforts to establish the Islamic Republic of Iran and that world Muslims regard Iran as the model for the Islamic criteria.
The Leader said that Iran will never surrender to the bullying of the big powers adding that those nations which did not safeguard their independence have lost their dignity and are still suffering from financial difficulties.
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