Senior cleric declares candidacy for upcoming presidential election

The statement reads that having deep knowledge of the country’s massive human resources and its administration and following numerous invitations offered by Ulema, people from all walks of life, intellectuals and the youths, I have decided to act upon my religious, national and revolutionary responsibilities through registering in the 12th presidential election.

Raeisi born in 1960 in a religious family in Mashad and presently is the trusteeship of Razavi holy shrines.

He has doctorate degree in jurisprudence and law.

Last year and upon a decree issued by the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Hojatoleslam Raeisi appointed as trusteeship of Razavi holy shrine.

He has already served as head of supervisory council at Radio and Television (Seda-Sima), Country’s prosecutor general, general prosecutor for clerics, member of association of combatant clerics in Tehran and presiding member of assembly of experts.

The 12th presidential elections, the 5th city and village councils as well as the parliamentary run-off for some constituencies will be held on May 19.

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