Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declares on Thursday that the Leader of the Islamic Revolution's martyrdom is not an end but the dawn of a new era, as the nation prepares for a historic farewell.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, in a message issued ahead of the solemn farewell and funeral procession for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, President Pezeshkian called on all Iranians to take part in a massive show of national unity, saying that Islamic Republic of Iran stands today at one of the most momentous points in its history.

The president opened his message with a verse of Quran that read, 'And do not think of those who are killed in the way of God as dead. Rather, they are alive with their Lord, receiving provision.'

The full text of the President's message ahead of the grand farewell and funeral procession of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution is as follows:

The great, loyal, and grateful nation of Iran stands today at one of the most glorious moments in its history, a historic moment when the dear people of Iran gather in mourning for the wise leader of the Revolution, the tireless mojahed, and the powerful flag-bearer of resistance.

The martyrdom of this great leader, while bringing deep sorrow to the hearts of our nation, the Islamic Ummah, and all free people of the world, reveals the undeniable truth that the firm foundation of this establishment rests on the strong pillars of faith, ideals, and the will of a great nation.

This crimson ascension is not the end of the road but the beginning of a new era of unity, steadfastness, and the flourishing of a nation that always emerges from the hardest trials more united, stronger, and more hopeful toward the future.

Undoubtedly, the name, thoughts, and brilliant legacy of this indomitable epic-maker, who, in the most difficult years of contemporary history, with unwavering faith, wise management, and unparalleled courage, kept the flag of independence, religious democracy, and resistance flying high, will forever remain etched in the historical memory of the Iranian nation and the awakened conscience of the free people of the world.

Today, what guarantees the security, stability, and bright future of this land is national unity, conscious presence, and standing against the greed of the arrogant.

Now, as Iran, a land of epics, prepares to bid farewell to this sincere servant of Islam and the Revolution, I invite all the noble people of our country, regardless of ethnicity, religion, political taste or orientation, to participate with fervor, dignity, and historical presence in the funeral and burial ceremony of this martyred leader, once again painting a lasting picture of national unity and loyalty to the lofty ideals of the Islamic establishment.

Your massive presence is a decisive response to the logic of terror, violence, and bullying, and a clear message to the world that the Iranian nation stands united and in solidarity in defense of its independence and dignity.

No incident will weaken this nation's resolve to build a prosperous, free, powerful, and proud Iran.

I am confident that the great nation of Iran, in this historic farewell, with hearts full of sorrow and wills brimming with hope, will once again prove that the flag this great leader spent a lifetime striving to keep aloft will never fall to the ground.

This is the fulfillment of the divine promise: 'And We desired to show favor to those who were oppressed in the land, and to make them leaders, and to make them the inheritors.'