A ceremony commemorating Basij Week and the anniversary of the historic decree by Imam Khomeini (RA) for the formation of the Student Basij was held at the University of Kurdistan, attended by officials and student Basij members.
Student Basij: A Steadfast Bastion in Defense of the Islamic Revolution; Honoring Anonymous Martyrs at the University of Kurdistan
According to the Public Relations Office of the University of Kurdistan, at the ceremony, Tohid Rostami, Commander of the Kurdistan Province Student Basij, honored the memory of student martyrs and thanked their families, emphasizing that the Student and Clergy Basij are fundamental pillars for preserving the Islamic Revolution and countering soft threats.
Referring to Imam Khomeini's speech on November 23, 1988, regarding the necessity of forming the Basij to face the future challenges of the revolution, Rostami added: "The Student Basij is always prepared to protect the principles of the Islamic Revolution and confront foreign and domestic enemies, a readiness it has demonstrated in all crises, from the Sacred Defense to natural disasters like floods and earthquakes."
In another part of the ceremony, Hojjatoleslam-val-Moslemin Tavakoli, the Representative of the Supreme Leader in the Beit-ol-Moqaddas Corps of Kurdistan, stressed the significant role of Basiji students and revolutionary professors in advancing the goals of the Islamic Revolution. Citing the teachings of Imam Khomeini (RA), he stated: "Basiji students must be pioneers in the scientific, cultural, and social fields and play a decisive role in clarification and raising insight within society." Tavakoli also underscored the need to preserve Islamic and Iranian identity against global threats and called on students to follow the example of the anonymous martyrs by continuing their service to the community through scientific and cultural jihad with Basiji commitment and thought.
Subsequently, Hassan Asgari, Deputy Commander of the Kurdistan Province IRGC, commemorated the martyrs of Kurdistan and the Islamic Revolution and elaborated on the esteemed status of martyrs and the Basiji mindset. "The Basij is a school of love, martyrdom, and anonymity, whose principles—such as sincerity, self-sacrifice, trust in God, and allegiance to the Supreme Leader—are embodied in every Basiji member," he said.
The ceremony concluded with the honoring of the "servants of the martyrs," and the attendees renewed their covenant with the noble martyrs, reaffirming their resolve to continue on their path.
