Dr Rouhani's message of condolence is as follows:

In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful

We are all from Allah and to Him we shall return

The demise of Ayatollah Seyyed Mohammad Reza Garavi, who was an effective figure in Imam Khomeini's movement, caused great grief and sorrow.

This educated faqih left myriad of valuable works and services in promoting religious teachings and the Prophet's lifestyle.

I hereby offer my condolences to the great Maraji, his students and his household, especially his respectful son, Ayatollah Seyyed Mohammad Gharavi, Ayatollah Kharrazi and also Mr Seyyed Sadeq  Kharrazi and pray to the Almighty for his mercy.

Hassan Rouhani

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran