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Iran Hajj Leadership Directory

A documented reference to senior and mid-level leaders: roles, career paths, responsibilities and latest published activity.

Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization

President, deputies and directors-general responsible for operations and services.

Iranian Hajj Mission

Religious, cultural and international leadership and delivery networks.

Activity record

Latest meetings, statements and decisions linked to the published record.
A living, continuously updated directory

Senior and mid-level leaders in one reference.

Each profile distinguishes a current role from the latest documented public role and links activity to the published record.

14documented profiles
Alireza RashidianHajj and Pilgrimage Organization

Alireza Rashidian

President, Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization

Area of influence
Executive leadership, government relations and negotiations with Saudi counterparts
Career record
Reappointed in October 2025. Previously led the organisation from 2018–2021, served as governor of Razavi Khorasan and headed the anti-smuggling headquarters.
Latest recorded activity
Chaired the directors’ council on Atabat, Umrah, Hajj 1406 and service-model reform.
Published record ↗
Seyed Abdolfattah NavabIranian Hajj Mission

Seyed Abdolfattah Navab

Supreme Leader’s representative and head of Iranian pilgrims

Area of influence
Religious and cultural policy and senior coordination between mission and organisation
Career record
Appointed in May 2019, succeeding Seyed Ali Ghazi Asgar; the appointment cited extensive experience in Hajj affairs.
Latest recorded activity
Directed Hajj 1405 cultural priorities and coordination across operational, cultural and media tracks.
Published record ↗
Akbar RezaeiHajj and Pilgrimage Organization

Akbar Rezaei

Deputy for Hajj and Umrah

Area of influence
Operational planning, registration, visas, transport and accommodation
Career record
Moved from leading the Qom provincial office into national roles and became a central executive for Hajj and Umrah operations.
Latest recorded activity
Set out Hajj 1405 arrangements and early registration and medical checks for Hajj 1406.
Published record ↗
Morteza AghaeiHajj and Pilgrimage Organization

Morteza Aghaei

Deputy for Atabat

Area of influence
Iraq, Syria, Arbaeen and group and individual travel models
Career record
Leads the Atabat portfolio covering registration, transport and travel operators.
Latest recorded activity
Presented a new Atabat travel model that does not require waiting for a full caravan.
Published record ↗
Seyed Hossein RoknoldiniIranian Hajj Mission

Seyed Hossein Roknoldini

Cultural Deputy, Iranian Hajj Mission

Area of influence
Religious guidance, clerical training and pilgrim cultural programmes
Career record
A central figure in the mission’s cultural track, also appearing as deputy to the Supreme Leader’s representative in international meetings.
Latest recorded activity
Set out clerical duties and educational and cultural policy for Hajj 1405.
Published record ↗
Ali KhayatIranian Hajj Mission

Ali Khayat

International Deputy, mission — latest documented public role

Area of influence
Relations with foreign Hajj missions, exchange of expertise and agreements
Career record
The published record identifies him as responsible for the mission’s international contacts and meetings with foreign Hajj delegations.
Latest recorded activity
Participated in talks with the Russian Hajj mission on training and institutional cooperation.
Published record ↗
Hamidreza RahbarifarHajj and Pilgrimage Organization

Hamidreza Rahbarifar

Deputy for Management Development and Resources — latest documented public role

Area of influence
Human, financial and legal resources and institutional support
Career record
Previously held legal, administrative and oversight roles in state broadcasting and government bodies.
Latest recorded activity
Contributed to accommodation, catering, transport and currency arrangements for Hajj operations.
Published record ↗
Yaser NabatiHajj and Pilgrimage Organization

Yaser Nabati

Director-General for Oversight and Guidance of Pilgrimage Agents

Area of influence
Selection and evaluation of caravan managers and operational workforce training
Career record
His public record centres on pilgrimage agents and oversight of delivery and service quality.
Latest recorded activity
Opened Hajj 1406 workforce selection around two months early and published the testing and promotion pathway.
Published record ↗
Javad MollahassaniHajj and Pilgrimage Organization

Javad Mollahassani

Director-General for Hajj and Umrah Accommodation

Area of influence
Hotels, accommodation in Mecca and Medina and operational contracting
Career record
Works in the operational chain responsible for selecting, negotiating and evaluating accommodation.
Latest recorded activity
Reported from Saudi Arabia on leasing additional hotels and preparing Hajj 1405 accommodation.
Published record ↗
Ebrahim Jehroti-zadehHajj and Pilgrimage Organization

Ebrahim Jehroti-zadeh

Director-General of Organisational Security — latest documented public role

Area of influence
Internal security, oversight and protection of operations and pilgrims
Career record
Appears in the official record as responsible for security and oversight reporting during Hajj.
Latest recorded activity
Delivered a Hajj 1404 security report covering airports and prohibited substances.
Published record ↗
Seyed Hadi JalaliHajj and Pilgrimage Organization

Seyed Hadi Jalali

Director-General for Performance Management and Legal Affairs

Area of influence
Contracts, legal affairs, performance evaluation and pilgrim rights
Career record
Responsible for legal standards and performance assessment across managers and operational units.
Latest recorded activity
Developed the Hajj 1406 contract clarifying organisational and pilgrim obligations and tracked caravan-manager evaluation.
Published record ↗
Hassan GhaemiIranian Hajj Mission

Hassan Ghaemi

Director for Recruitment and Organisation of Clerical Affairs

Area of influence
Recruitment, organisation and guidance of clerics and male and female religious assistants
Career record
Manages the network of religious personnel accompanying caravans and their preparation and guidance.
Latest recorded activity
Oversaw guidance for 280 clerics and religious assistants accompanying Hajj 1405 pilgrims.
Published record ↗
Hadi AkbariIranian Hajj Mission

Hadi Akbari

Director of Sunni Affairs, mission — latest documented public role

Area of influence
Programmes for Sunni pilgrims, scholars and religious unity
Career record
The published record identifies him as responsible for religious and educational programmes for Sunni pilgrims.
Latest recorded activity
Set out arrangements for Sunni pilgrims’ religious programmes to be led by their own scholars and guides.
Published record ↗
Naser ShahandehHajj and Pilgrimage Organization

Naser Shahandeh

Director-General of Inspection — latest documented public role

Area of influence
Inspection, pilgrim satisfaction, service quality and compliance
Career record
His public record is associated with pilgrim-satisfaction surveys and assessment of transport, accommodation, catering and delivery.
Latest recorded activity
Presented evaluation results for Atabat caravan services supervised by the organisation.
Published record ↗