Ayatollah Taskhiri was born in October 19, 1944.
He was one of the well-known scientific and cultural figures in the Islamic World who had always tried to introduce Shi'ism and maintaining understanding and empathy among Muslims.
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in a message expressed condolences over the demise of the late senior cleric.
Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a message consoled with the bereaved family of the late Ayatollah and wished patience for them.
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