Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei Sends Strong War-Time Message On Nowruz & Eid

Mojtaba Khamenei addresses Iran: Amid the ongoing conflict involving Israel and the United States, Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei addressed the nation on Friday (March 20, 2026), extending greetings for Nowruz and Eid al-Fitr while striking a defiant tone on the country’s security and resilience. In his message, Khamenei highlighted the rare overlap of the Persian New Year and Eid celebrations, calling it a moment of renewed strength and unity for the nation and Muslims worldwide.

Khamenei described the coincidence of Nowruz and Eid al-Fitr as a unique occasion, where spiritual and seasonal renewal align. He urged citizens to use this period to reinforce collective strength, patience, and belief, particularly during a time of heightened tensions.

"This year, the spring of spirituality and the spring of nature – i.e., the auspicious Eid al-Fitr and the age-old Eid of Nowruz – have coincided, and I congratulate each and every one of the people of the nation on these two religious and national holidays,"