During the event, the Leader spoke of the importance that Islam places on caring for nature. He pointed to the planting of an olive sapling and said, "To show our solidarity and empathy with the oppressed, but truly resilient people of Palestine, one of the trees planted today was an olive tree. This symbolic gesture was actually a way to extend our greetings to them and to say that we constantly remember the people of Palestine, even when we plant a tree.”
Imam Khamenei emphasized that planting trees is a profitable, rewarding investment. He noted that trees offer numerous advantages, like increasing oxygen levels and helping to reduce pollutants, making it a profitable investment choice.
During his speech, Imam Khamenei also expressed his gratitude to the Iranian nation for participating in the elections on the 1st of March, noting that their presence was not only a duty to society and civilization but also an act of jihad.
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution added, “For almost an entire year, the enemies tried to dissuade the people from participating in the elections and wanted there to be a low turn-out for the elections, with their propaganda. However, the people counteracted the efforts of the enemies with their remarkable, epic move on the 1st of March. Thus, this move was an act of jihad.”
Elsewhere in his speech, Imam Khamenei addressed the recent floods in the southern parts of Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan Province and spoke of the damages it has inflicted on the local population. He called for continuing support and assistance from both governmental and non-governmental organizations, urging those with the means to help out to step in and join the relief efforts.
In addition to planting an olive sapling, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution also planted two domestically-grown saplings, a "Lawson Cypress" and a "Persian Ironwood."
