16 Azar (7 December) has become the official Student Day in Iran after the 1979 Revolution. On that day, December 7, 1953 (16 Azar 1332 in the Iranian calendar) three students of the University of Tehran were murdered by Iranian police in the Pahlavi era. Every year there are local demonstrations at many universities organized by students.
Friday, December 07, 2018 06:30
Student Day is the martyrdom anniversary of several students of Tehran University on December 7, 1953 (16 Azar 1332 in the Iranian calendar) by agents of colonial powers in the Pahlavi era.
Thursday, December 07, 2017 02:21
Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic in a historic address described students as great assets of the country.
Tuesday, December 06, 2016 10:35
Founder of the Islamic Republic Ayatollah Rouhollah Imam Khomeini hailed the sacrifices rendered by the university students against the Pahalavi regime and its baking imperial and colonial powers.
Sunday, December 07, 2014 02:29
Each year the Day of 16th of Azar recalls the matchless sacrifices rendered by the Iranian students for the victory of the Islamic Revolution under the wise leadership of Imam Khomeini.
Saturday, December 07, 2013 12:04