Ahmad Khatami facts for kids
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Ahmad Khatami
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Khatami in 2019
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| Tehran's Temporary Friday Prayer Imam | |
| Assumed office 18 December 2005 |
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| Appointed by | Ali Khamenei |
| Member of the Assembly of Experts | |
| Assumed office 24 February 1999 |
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| Constituency | Kerman Province |
| Majority | 873,584 (55.96%; 3rd term) |
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| Born | 8 May 1960 Semnan, Imperial State of Iran |
| Political party | Society of Seminary Teachers of Qom |
Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami (Persian: احمد خاتمی), born on May 8, 1960, is an important religious leader and politician in Iran. He holds the title of Ayatollah, which is a high rank for a Muslim cleric. He is a member of the Guardian Council and a senior member of the Assembly of Experts.
In December 2005, Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, chose him to be Tehran’s temporary Friday prayer leader. This is a significant role in Iran. He is also known as a conservative politician. This means he generally supports traditional values and policies.
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Early Life and Education
Ahmad Khatami was born in Semnan, which was then part of the Imperial State of Iran. He attended religious schools, known as seminaries, in both Qom and Semnan. These schools are where religious scholars study Islamic teachings.
It is important to know that Ahmad Khatami is not related to Mohammad Khatami. Mohammad Khatami was a former president of Iran. They share the same last name but are from different families.
Roles and Responsibilities
Guardian Council Member
Ahmad Khatami is a member of the Guardian Council. This is a powerful group in Iran. They check new laws to make sure they follow Islamic rules. They also approve who can run in elections.
Assembly of Experts
He is also a senior member of the Assembly of Experts. This assembly is a group of high-ranking clerics. Their main job is to choose the Supreme Leader of Iran. They also supervise the Supreme Leader's work. Ahmad Khatami has been a member of this assembly since February 1999.
Friday Prayer Leader
Since December 2005, Ahmad Khatami has served as Tehran's temporary Friday prayer leader. This role involves leading the weekly Friday prayers in Tehran. These prayers are an important religious and political event in Iran. The leader often gives speeches about current events and religious topics.
