Opening ceremony of this two-day international event was held at permanent exhibition auditorium of Astan Quds Razavi on Monday, November 2. The summit is dedicated to examining various dimensions of anti-imperialist struggle and introducing lesser-known sacrifices made on this path through diverse academic and public programs.
The inaugural ceremony featured an official report on the summit, keynote addresses by the head of the assembly and invited dignitaries, speeches by international guests, academic presentations, and a special book unveiling ceremony.
Our primary concern is recognizing, fulfilling our duty
Opening the ceremony, Reza Khorakian, supreme director of the holy shrine, welcomed participants—particularly esteemed families of martyrs—and described the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) as a fitting venue to honor mujahideen in exile. He noted that Imam Reza (AS) arrived in this land through a forced immigration and waged a lonely, stranger-like struggle. This geography, blessed by his presence, has transformed into a core center for propagating teachings of Ahl al-Bayt (AS).
Emphasizing that jihad is not confined solely to the battlefield, Khorakian stated: “Sometimes jihad means standing firm for truth against tyranny; sometimes preserving faith and identity in a harsh environment; sometimes enlightening minds amid the uproar of politics; and sometimes fulfilling one’s mission far