Leader's Message of Gratitude to the Iranian Nation

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei in a message issued on February 12, 2006 praised the glorious epic created by the Iranian nation on the 27th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution's victory. He also expressed his gratitude to the Iranian people from various social strata and with different political tastes and inclinations. The text of the Leader's message is as follows:...
In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
The great and honorable nation of Iran,
The epic which you created yesterday on the anniversary of the great Islamic Revolution's victory displayed before the eyes of world public the zenith of determination and awareness of a free, independent and lively nation that is always present on the scene.
The adherents of the dynamic and progressive Islamic republic system, the Iranian people of all social strata from across the country and with different political tastes and inclinations, joined hands to show the power of this great and deep-rooted nation to global power brokers and insist on their lofty goals and ideals.
The statements of our honorable president reflected the heartfelt aspirations of the Iranian people and once again manifested the intellectual and emotional bonds between the nation and the government.
I extol Almighty Allah for bestowing His guidance and grace on this country and nation. As a drop in this vast ocean, I express my gratitude to every member of our honorable nation.
We are all expected to highly value this unity, determination, awareness and public presence on the scene and make the most of them for the sublime edifice of our national glories.
Greetings be upon you and Allah's mercy and blessings
Sayyid Ali Khamenei
23.11.1384