Leader offers condolences on passing of Ayatollah Shahroudi

Prominent Imam Khomeini's pupil Ayatollah Shahroudi passes away

Head of Iran’s Expediency Council, Ayatollah Seyyed Mahmoud Hashemi-Shahroudi, who was one of prominent pupil of the late founder of the Islamic Republic has passed away at the age of 70 after months of suffering acute ill health.

Imam's manner of speaking was uniquely inspirational

The atmosphere of Imam's classes was highly spiritual and angelic

Imam's punctuality taught us lessons for life

The late Imam used to be on time in his classes without wasting a single minute

He was quite receptive to new and even opposite ideas

Imam's seminary classes were safe to express critical views

He had established a good rapport with his pupils

Imam's locution was surprisingly unique so that everybody felt safe and secure in his classes.

Iran rings in new school year

President Hassan Rouhani rang in the new school year on Sunday for about 14 million students who are offered curriculum in a variety of subjects in 92,800 educational centers across the country.

Imam's punctuality was exemplary

The great Imam taught his students through practical behavior