Islamic Republic Day: Iran celebrates 45th anniversary of end to US-backed Pahlavi monarchy

The late founder of the Islamic Republic Imam Khomeini ordered authorities to hold a referendum allowing the nation to take its future into its own hands.

The Muslim Revivalist Movements: The Role of Imam Khomeini in its Development and Continuity

Imam Khomeini has achieved successes in continuance of the movement of religious revivalism, that other Islamic reformists have achieved less. Imam Khomeini is one of significant revivalists who led the Islamic revolution in Iran and consequently brought about changes in Muslim society and civilization. In this article, distinctive features of Imam Khomeini’s revivalism will be examined.

45th anniversary of Islamic Revolution marked in world capitals

Commemorative ceremonies for the 45th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution have taken place in several countries.

A tuning point in revolution history, armed forces expressed their loyalty to Imam Khomeini

10-Day Celebrations in Iran to mark the victory of the Islamic revolution of 1979

The Iranian nation toppled the US-backed Pahlavi regime on February 11, 1979, ending the 2,500 years of monarchy in the country.

Iranians marking Ten-Day nationwide ceremonies, 45th anniversary of Islamic Revolution

Imam Khomeini spent more than 14 years in exile, mostly in the Iraqi holy city of Najaf. He also spent some time in Turkey and France before returning to Iran.

Iranian president visits Imam Khomeini's holy mausoleum

Imam Khomeini's historic return to home after 15 years in exile marked turning point in revolution ...

Arrival of Imam Khomeini to homeland in 1979 to Iran opened a new chapter in the history of Iran. Imam's return to homeland paved the way for the final victory of the Islamic Revolution.