Hawzah News Agency – In the ceremony that was held on Sunday night, Ayatollah Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi congratulated the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan and advised the orphans to study and learn the skills to prepare themselves responsibly and fruitfully for the future of Islamic Iran.
Stating that growth and success require perseverance and the acquisition of knowledge and skills, the President added, "Many famous people have achieved remarkable success in deprivation and suffering, and this is a sign for all of us to know that we should never lose hope in the Almighty and never give up".
Dr Raisi pointed out, "We should appreciate all the moments of Ramadan, and no doubt if man establishes a heartfelt relationship with God, God will also help him in hardships".
The President called justice and protection of the deprived as the main feature of the Popular Government and said, "According to this and the principles of Islam, we consider the protection of orphaned and abused children as one of our most important duties".
In another part of his speech, addressing the orphans present at the ceremony, the President said, "You are all the children of this country and we are all responsible for serving you".
Dr Raisi added, "Dear children, you should seize the opportunity of your youth, to cultivate your soul and build yourself at the same time as growing physically and acquiring knowledge".
At the end, the President advised the orphans to thank the Almighty and pray for their parents and educators, and said, "The more you pray for your parents and educators, the more God will clear the path for you to succeed".