Iran President Hassan Rouhani to visit Hyderabad on Feb 15

Iran President Hassan Rouhani will address a gathering of Muslim intellectuals and clerics in the city on February 15.

The consulate general of Islamic Republic of Iran said he was visiting India to strengthen business ties with South India and reciprocate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Iran earlier.

On February 16, the President will address a Muslim congregation at Mecca Masjid after performing Friday



prayers at the mosque. Religious scholars from different schools of thoughts will also participate in this session.

The Iranian President is also expected to visit historic sites in Hyderabad, including the Qutub Shahi Tombs at Golconda and pay homage to the erstwhile founders of Hyderabad with Irani lineage.

Members of Telangana Shia Youth Conference have started preparations for Rouhani’s visit.