Leader highlights significant achievements of Hajj

January 4, 2009 - 0:0

TEHRAN (IRNA) --Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei received on Saturday officials in charge of annual Hajj ceremony during which he highlighted the significant achievements of this year Hajj.

In the meeting, Ayatollah Khamenei hoped that through proper planning and timely action, the nation will witness further fruitful Hajj in the coming years.
Commending the good efforts of relevant organizations in Hajj ceremony, the Supreme Leader said that the effective and influential language of Hajj should be highly valued.
Mutual interaction and close cooperation among various organizations for Hajj is vital, said the Supreme Leader adding that proper use of all capabilities and facilities would be highly useful to achieve this end.
Taking advantage of excellent Iranian Qur'an reciters during the Hajj in the holy shrines will help capture the hearts of Hajj pilgrims, said Ayatollah Khamenei.
Conducting cultural activities in line with the necessities of pilgrims is also of great importance, said Ayatollah Khamenei.
Prior to Supreme Leader's remarks, Leader's representative to the annual Hajj, Hojjatoleslam Mohammadi Reyshahri briefed the leader on his activities during the current Hajj pilgrimage.