The story of Imam’s historic return to Iran in the words of his companions and residents of Nofel ...

Leader pays tribute at Imam Khomeini shrine as Iran starts 10-day celebrations on anniversary of ...

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei prays at the Mausoleum of the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, in Tehran.

Iran marks historic return of Imam Khomeini, starts 10-day celebrations of 1979 Revolution ...

Imam Khomeini's historic return marked turning point in revolution history

On February 1, 1979, Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Revolution returned to Iran in triumph after 15 years of exile.

Islam only values virtue and piety, Imam Khomeini defined

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic once in a historic remarks defined the Quranic concepts of whoever is more pious and virtuous, has more value before God.

"Revolutionary Council" was formed shortly before Imam Khomeini's return to Iran

The "Revolutionary Council" was formed by Khomeini to manage the revolution on 12 January 1979, shortly before he returned to Iran. Its existence was kept a secret during the early, less secure time of the revolution.

Revisiting Imam Khomeini’s Letter to Gorbachev

On January 3, 1988, a historic letter was delivered from Imam Khomeini to President Mikhail Gorbachev. This letter has since been entered into the annals of history as a piece of remarkably insightful and indeed prophetic writing from one head of state to another.

Imam congratulated on Christmas while in Neauphle-le-Château

Imam Khomeini, the leader of the contemporary Muslim world issued special message during his historic stay on the suburbs of the French capital Paris to congratulate all Christians.