Imam Khomeini undertook untiring efforts for victory of Islamic Revolution

Imam Khomeini monitored the Islamic Revolution from exile successfully despite very tough challenges and circumstances. Only two weeks after the Shah fled Iran on January 16, 1979, Imam Khomeini returned to Iran triumphantly, on February 1, 1979, invited by the anti-Shah revolution which was already in progress.

Closing ceremony organized to mark end of cultural week

A closing ceremony has been held to mark the end of a cultural week which saw several programs, ceremonies and seminars organized about Imam’s ideals.

Imam Khomeini's cultural week and its main objectives

The main objective of the cultural week had been to introduce and promote Imam Khomeini's ideals for people from all walks of life and especially making the youth and young generation with the history of Islamic Revolution.

Imam Khomeini week kicks off with various cultural programs

The senior officials from the institute for compilation and publications of Imam Khomeini's works has held a ceremony to mark the beginning of the cultural week which coincides with birth anniversary of the late founder of the Islamic Republic.

Imam Khomeini presided over final stages of Islamic revolution

In the beginning of 1979, conditions had now seemed appropriate for Imam Khomeini to return to Iran and preside over the final stages of the revolution

Shah fled Iran, Imam Khomeini returned to homeland triumphantly

Revolution under Imam Khomeini leadership gained momentum, Shah fled Iran

Faced with an army mutiny and violent demonstrations against his rule, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi was forced to flee Iran. Following Shah escape, Imam Khomeini extended his congratulation to the Iranian nation, saying it was a starting point for a great victory.

Imam Khomeini was highly-influential and innovative Islamic political theorist

Imam Ayatollah Seyed Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini (May 17, 1900 – June 3, 1989) was a Muslim cleric and Marja, and the political leader of the 1979 Islamic Revolution of Iran which overthrew Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran.