Iranians delve into Imam Khomeini’s teachings to mark the 50th anniversary of 1963 popular uprising

Iranians have marked the 50th anniversary of the 1963 popular demonstration in the country known as the “15th of Khordad uprising”. The popular revolt against the Pahlavi regime was a response to the arrest of Imam Khomeini after a speech criticizing the Shah.

Historical background of 15th of Khordad uprising

The demonstrations of June 5, 1963, known as 15th of Khordad Uprising, were the public protest against the arrest of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1963.

The 15 Khordad uprising is the starting point of the Islamic movement.

Imam Khomeini’s fight against colonialism centered around Palestine: Academic

Imam Khomeini was a combination of a “rare and remarkable individual” who combined a “deep insight into human conditions” with “larger ideas about how to organize society”, says an analyst.

April 18 was named the National Army Day by Imam Khomeini

The National Army Day, which is celebrated annually on April 18, was named by the founder of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini, in 1979.

Imam Khomeini attached special attention to al-Aqsa Mosaque and International Quds Day

Imam Khomeini also strongly denounced the notorious treaty of Camp David between the Israeli regime and some Arab countries.

Muslim world reaffirms support for al-Quds on last Friday of Ramadan

Intl. Quds Day unifies people, mobilizes masses in Muslim world: IHRC chairman

International Quds Day brings people together and mobilizes masses in the Muslim world to stand up in solidarity with the Palestinians, the Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) chairman has said.