Iran starts 10-day celebrations of 1979 Revolution anniversary

The Ten-Day Dawn celebrations have got off to an ebullient start in Iran, marking the run-up to the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, which overthrew the US-backed Pahlavi regime.

Leader visits Imam Khomeini Mausoleum in Tehran on eve of Revolution anniversary

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei paid tribute to the late Founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Ruhollah Khomeini, at his mausoleum in Tehran.

Imam’s return to home in 1979 marked key moment in revolution’s success

Iranian people have started the 10-Day Dawn celebrations to mark the anniversary of the country’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, which overthrew the monarchy of the US-backed Pahlavi regime in Iran.

Imam Khomeini's daughter hails and praises leader for confronting enemies' conspiracies and ...

Shah's escape marked turning point in revolution victory under Imam Khomeini's wise leadership

The Shah fled the country on 26 Day (Janurary 16, 1979), two days after calling to meeting the Council of Monarchy and obtaining vote of confidence for Bakhtiar’s cabinet.

Imam firmly believed in political activism by clerics

Imam Khomeini’s writings revealed that he firmly believed from the beginning in political activism by clerics.

Imam Khomeini accomplished prominent religious standing, became politically active in 1960s

Imam Khomeini who had attained a prominent religious standing by the age of 60 first became politically active in 1962

Imam Khomeini was born on the same day of birth anniversary of Hadrat Fatima ('a)

Imam Khomeini through his theological works stressed that Hadrat Fatima (peace be upon her ) was a woman who manifested all the virtues of the prophets.