28 Mar 2024
Tuesday 12 March 2013 - 17:01
Story Code : 22327

Iranian Muslim clerics criticize President Ahmadinejad


Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejads behavior at Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavezs funeral displeased Irans conservative Muslim leaders.



According to Iranian media, the fact that Ahmadinejad hugged Chavezs grieving mother caused a storm of controversy among Muslim leaders.

The clerics from the Kum Religious Centre described the Iranian Presidents action as inappropriate.

The publication of a photo that shows the President consoling Chavezs mother triggered criticism.

The conservative clergy have also condemned the Iranian President for his eulogy of Chavez where he called Chavez a martyr and said he will come again to redeem mankind.

By The Voice of Russia

 

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