After the victory of Islamic Revolution Imam Khomeini appreciated the sacrifices made by people of Kurdistan in their onerous and chivalrous struggles against dictatorial Pahlavi regime. Here we bring our audiences Imam's message to Kurdish people following the victory of Revolution:
Dear Kurdish brothers:
The Iranian nation will never forget their Kurdish brothers' solidarity, and their onerous and chivalrous struggle in the anti-colonial and anti-dictatorial battle against the satanic Pahlavi regime.
Iran's Islamic movement is a symbol of the Shiah-Sunni brotherhood and solidarity among various ethnic groups of the nation. You, dear brothers and sisters, should be aware that the archenemy, that is, colonialism, is still involved in sabotaging and sowing seeds of discord through various means in order to regain the control of our resources and continue plundering this nation. I want to remind you, my children, not to fall victim to the stratagem of colonialism and continue along the path of unity, through cooperation and solidarity with other brothers who share the same goals with us as dictated in the Qur'an: "And hold fast, all together, by the Rope which God (stretches out for you), and be not divided among yourselves."
I am hereby dispatching Hujjat al-Islam Haj Shaykh Hussayn Nouri, who is a lecturer and had been exiled to Kurdistan for a long time by the regime during the age of suppression, as my representative so that if you, brothers, have something to discuss, you can inform me through him.
I implore God the almighty to grant us all success to build an Islamic Iran and tread the path to evolution and goodness under the banner of Islamic justice with freedom, brotherhood and equality.
May God's peace, mercy and blessings be upon you.
Rouhoullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
Sahifeh-ye Imam, vol. 6, p. 166