September 22nd marks the beginning of Sacred Defense Week.

The 31st of Shahrivar, the anniversary of the beginning of the imposed war by the Ba'athist regime of Iraq against the Islamic Republic of Iran, has been designated as the beginning of the Sacred Defense Week. Eight years of the nation's valiant defense against the brutal aggression of the enemy became the source of an unending national pride for the valiant people of Iran, and caused the joint conspiracy of the East and West to bring the great Iranian nation to its knees to be transformed into an opportunity to prove the capabilities of Islam, the Revolution, and the country. The valor of the brave youth insured the Revolution and the system and showed that with the support of the people and in the light of the sovereignty of Islam and the unity of forces, any stubborn enemy can be defeated. These days, when the Sacred Defense is remembered, a world of honor and epic of a noble and free nation is evoked in the minds, which gives us a special fragrance of spirituality and purity. A nation that, by nurturing epic-making warriors, demonstrated the clear concept of "devotion to the Velayat" and, with the motivation of "fulfilling duty" in pursuit of their "source and leader," rushed to the fronts of truth against falsehood without hesitation, and depicted the dawn of an unparalleled love and achieved a great victory, which was the protection of every inch of the Islamic land and the preservation of the school and belief. The lovers of God departed from our land, The sorrow of our countless grief surpassed its limit. Our hearts went with this caravan, Our hopeful eyes remained on the path. A group found their destination and purpose, Alas, our anticipation did not come to an end. We ran after union for a lifetime, and in the end, Our grieving heart burned in separation. Friends were freed from the bonds of attachments, We remained with old memories beside us. Alas, the days of martyrdom came to an end, Burning, melting, and sighs became our offering. The caravans have all departed, Our wounded body remains.