Leader Meets Officials in Charge of Hajj Affairs

 Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met today with the officials in charge of hajj affairs. Speaking at the meeting, he said that the hajj has great potential for spiritual education and clarifying the realities.

Ayatollah Khamenei touched on this year's hajj ceremonies and reiterated: "God showed us how His will can overcome the will of different kinds of taghut [authority not sanctioned by God]. And the Islamic Republic has experienced this on many occasions."

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution added: "In some cases, raising religious doubts can open a new door to religious publicity and clarifying the realities. Moreover, it is necessary to clear up these doubts."

His Eminence said that this year's hajj ceremonies were held in an impressive manner. "Today the hajj has turned into a base for clarifying the realities," he noted.

Elsewhere in his speech, Ayatollah Khamenei referred to the government's precautions against the spread of swine flu and reiterated: "Considering the possible threats, these measures and precautions were necessary and appropriate."