Head of Iranian Pilgrims Left for Land of Revelation
Hojjat al-Islam Syed Abdolfattah Navvab", the Supreme Leader's representative in matters hajj and pilgrimage affairs and also head of Iranian pilgrims, accompanied by the official escort of Ayatollah Mohsen Qomi, the deputy of international relations of the Supreme Leader's office, left for Saudi Arabia this to closely observe the process and to supervise and direct the establishment and service of Iranian pilgrims.
According to the Hajj information site, Seyed Abbas Hosseini, the head of the Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization, also accompanies the head of the Iranian pilgrims during this trip, which will take place along with the pilgrims of several Hajj caravans to Medina.
Hojjat al-Islam Navvab, before leaving Tehran while referring to the Supreme Leader's guidelines in a meeting with the participants of this year's Hajj, said, "The basis of the motto of this year's Hajj is the Qur'an, empathy and unity, and this importance has always been emphasized by him and Imam Rahal (RA).
Hojja al-Islam Navvab, who spoke to reporters at Imam Khomeini International Airport, added that the Islamic authority and, along with it disavowal of pagans and aversion to oppressors are also among the pillars of Hajj.
The head of the Iranian pilgrims stated that according to the statements of Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei regarding the characteristics of Prophet Abraham (PBUH), a book entitled "Abrahamology" has been prepared for this year's Hajj to be presented in the circles of humanism and knowledge.
Hojjat al-Islam Navvab emphasized that the important issue of acquittal from polytheists will definitely be within the framework of the laws of Saudi Arabia and in order to strengthen the unity of Muslims.
The Supreme Leader's representative said that this year, various cultural programs will be held in the hotels where Iranian pilgrims stay, but "we hope that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will provide the opportunity to hold the complete prayer on the floors of the Prophet's Mosque (PBUH)".
Hojjat al-Islam Navvab also pointed to the crimes of the Zionist regime against the oppressed people of Palestine and stated that the issue of hatred of the Zionist regime is not specific to the Hajj season, but this feeling exists today all over the world, both Muslims and non-Muslims, and even in the scientific and academic centers of Europe and America they also gather and express their hatred against this brutal regime every day.
The head of the Iranian pilgrims emphasized the need to maintain the peace of the Hajj ceremony in order to properly perform the rituals by the pilgrims and stated that all pilgrims hate the "Zionist regime", but this expression of disgust should be done in such a way that the sanctity of the Hajj and the laws of the country Host to be observed.
"Our pilgrims have been waiting for Hajj for about 17 years and they should be able to perform their prayers in peace," he added..
In the farewell ceremony of the head of Iranian pilgrims and the head of the Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization at Salam Terminal of Imam Khomeini International Airport (Tehran), a group of leaders of the delegation of the Supreme Leader and the Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization were also present.
Before boarding the plane, the head of the Iranian pilgrims read the Qur'an to the pilgrims of the Iranian caravans who were traveling with him and were leaving for the land of revelation from the Salam terminal, and wished them all a safe, peaceful and successful journey.
