French photographer, who captured Imam's photos and revolutionary moments

Michel Setboun, a well-known French photogrampher followed Imam Khomeini during his exile in France and also captured through his camera the events which led to the final victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979.

Imam at Alavi School

Chronology of the Islamic Revolution:

13 Bahman 1357 AHS (February 02, 1979 C.E.)

America’s State Department spokesman announces that Imam Khomeini’s anti-American remarks on arrival in Tehran have not in any way affected America’s position vis-à-vis Iran.

19th of Dey in the Holy City of Qom

Opposition to this article culminated in the uprising by the people of Qom on January 9, 1978 (Dey 19, 1356 AHS) during which a number of revolutionary religious students were killed.

A Brief Biography of Hujjatul-Islam Sayyid Hassan Khomeini

The Imam’s entrance into Iran

Imam meeting the public at the Alavi School in Tehran

Imam meeting the public at the Alavi School in Tehran

Imam at the Alavi School

Imam meeting the public at the Alavi School in Tehran