People in Tehran and many other cities and towns started to take to streets on Wednesday morning to reaffirm their allegiance to the ideals of the late founder of the Islamic Republic Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
The day, the 22nd of the month of Bahman on the solar calendar, coincides with a definitive end to the rule of the monarchical Pahlavi regime and thus an end to the 2,500 years of monarchical rule in the country. The Islamic Revolution, under the leadership of Imam Khomeini, established a new political system based on Islamic values and democracy.
The Islamic revolution put an end to the monarchy of the US-backed Pahlavi regime in the country.
the country is witnessing nationwide demonstrations in celebration of the victory that put an end to the monarchical rule of the US-backed Pahlavi regime.
Fireworks and colorful illuminations brightened the nights of many Iranian cities on the eve of the demonstrations.
The rallies are also expected to be also joined by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and several other senior Iranian officials.
The event is the culmination of 10 days of celebrations which starts on February 1 when Imam returned back to Iran after more than 14 years of exile.
The day of Imam Khomeini's return to Iran marks the beginning of celebrations, dubbed Ten Days of Dawn, which culminate in the anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution on February 10. The Iranian nation toppled the US-backed Pahlavi regime 36 years ago, ending 2,500 years of monarchic rule in the country. The Islamic Revolution, under the guidance of Imam Khomeini, established a new political system based on Islamic values and democracy.