Visakhapatnam, April 24, 2026: Ayatollah Dr Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi, representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India, began a multi-city visit to Andhra Pradesh on Thursday, attending religious and community programmes in Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry and Nagaram.
Accompanied by a delegation of religious scholars, Ayatollah Elahi addressed gatherings in mosques and community centres, highlighting India-Iran cultural ties, shared human values and the importance of religious unity.
In Rajahmundry, he addressed gatherings at Zahra Mosque and Lababain Jama Masjid, where he called for “greater cooperation and understanding among different Islamic communities”.
The delegation later visited Nagaram, where local residents and young people welcomed the visitors. The programme included a memorial exhibition and a visit to the Wilayat Educational Centre.
Several local religious scholars and community leaders participated in the programmes. The delegation later travelled to other parts of Andhra Pradesh, including Ali-Nagaram and Machilipatnam, as part of the continuing tour.
