23 speeches spanning 1989–2025
Khamenei praises the growth of committed and revolutionary poetry, emphasizing the importance of quality and the need for poets to maintain piety and sincerity.
Khamenei emphasizes the enduring impact of poetry as a medium, urging poets to recognize their role in countering the enemy's ideological attacks on society.
Khamenei praises the poetry reading session, emphasizing the responsibility of poets to serve divine enlightenment and maintain the integrity of the Persian language.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of chaste Persian poetry, urging poets to create impactful works that address justice, ethics, and resistance in society.
Khamenei emphasizes the role of poetry in preserving national identity, urging poets to enrich the audience's solitude with meaningful and impactful expressions.
Khamenei praises the poets for their contributions, emphasizing the importance of poetry in expressing societal responsibilities and Islamic wisdom.
Khamenei praises the talents of young poets, urging them to focus on religious themes and elevate the quality of their poetry for societal impact.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of the performing arts in the Islamic Republic, urging artists to focus on cultural impact and resist external pressures.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of poetry as a national treasure, urging poets to increase its quality and address societal needs through ethical themes.
Khamenei discusses the impact of the Tehran International Book Fair on promoting a reading culture and suggests introducing reading hours in schools.
Khamenei addresses broadcasting officials, emphasizing the importance of quality programming and technical improvements to reach all regions effectively.
Khamenei honors poet Ahmad Kamal, highlighting his virtuous life and contributions to Persian poetry, emphasizing the era of authenticity in the Islamic Republic.
Khamenei honors Hakim Sabzevari, emphasizing his blend of rational thought and mystical inspiration, and calls for rediscovery of his philosophical impact.
Khamenei emphasizes the role of women in Islamic society, highlighting their spiritual, educational, and social contributions, and critiques Western views on women's rights.
Khamenei praises Shahriar's poetry and his role in the revolution, highlighting his sincerity and enduring legacy as an Islamic and revolutionary poet.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of Quran recitation and memorization, urging youth to strive for excellence and innovation in their Quranic endeavors.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of advancing the Persian language, highlighting its historical influence and cultural significance, urging linguistic preservation.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of human purification in achieving societal justice and spiritual growth, urging moral self-building and Islamic art.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of art and literature in preserving revolutionary values, urging artists to convey sincerity and Islamic spirit in their work.
Khamenei emphasizes the role of IRIB in promoting Islamic values, urging improvements in content and policy to better serve revolutionary goals.
Khamenei emphasizes the role of praisers in deepening love for Ahl al-Bayt, urging them to connect action with love and use poetry to spread Islamic knowledge.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of poetry in preserving the legacy of the Ahlul Bayt, urging eulogists to focus on meaningful content and impact.
Khamenei emphasizes the role of artists in promoting Islamic values, urging them to enhance their artistic substance to support the Islamic Revolution.