TEHRAN -- Majlis Speaker Mahdi Karrubi here on Tuesday evening spoke highly of the Iranian people for their hospitality and affection, stressing the contribution of these qualities in promoting the coexistence of different faiths in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Karrubi, speaking at the opening ceremony of Iran's Cultural Week of Divine Faiths, said the amicable spirit of Iranians are deeply rooted in Islamic teachings, and said Islam had reinforced understanding, cooperation and coexistence among the followers of heavenly religions in the country.

Elsewhere in his remarks, the Majlis speaker praised the self-sacrifices of Iranians, from whatever religion background, during the eight-year Iraqi imposed war to safeguard the nation and the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran, IRNA reported.