Ahmad Khatami
Ahmad Khatami | |
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Khatami in 2019 | |
| Tehran's Temporary Friday Prayer Imam | |
| Assumed office 18 December 2005 | |
| Appointed by | Ali Khamenei |
| Member of the Assembly of Experts | |
| Assumed office 24 February 1999 | |
| Constituency | Kerman Province |
| Majority | 873,584 (55.96%; 3rd term) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 May 1960 Semnan, Imperial State of Iran |
| Political party | Society of Seminary Teachers of Qom |
Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami (Persian: احمد خاتمی, born 8 May 1960) is a senior and prominent Iranian Muslim cleric, member of Guardian Council and a senior member of the Assembly of Experts. In December 2005, Ali Khamenei appointed him as Tehran’s substitute Friday prayer leader. He is also a conservative and principlist politician.