Islamic Republic Day: Iran celebrates 44th anniversary of end to US-backed Pahlavi monarchy

In a landmark two-day referendum held on March 30-31, 1979, more than 98.2 percent of eligible Iranians voted “yes” for the establishment of an Islamic Republic in the country.

Iranians celebrate 44th anniversary of Islamic Revolution with nationwide rallies

Millions of Iranians have taken to the streets across the country to celebrate the 44th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution that toppled the US-backed Pahlavi regime in 1979.

How Islamic Revolution won hearts and minds in Indian Subcontinent

The triumphant homecoming of Imam Khomeini, the charismatic leader of the Islamic Revolution, this week 44 years ago, marked the beginning of religious and political awakening not only in Iran but across the world.

A Mystic Politician

Ayatollah Khomeini was a Shiite Muslim cleric and marja, the political leader of 1979 Islamic revolution of Iran until his death. He was also a highly-influential and innovative Islamic political theorist, most noted for the development of the theory of Vilayat-e-Faghih, the "Guardianship of jurisconsult".

Leader pays tribute to Imam Khomeini

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.

Leader says Iran’s progress, prosperity unbearable for arrogant powers

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says arrogant powers are disgruntled by Iran’s scientific advances as tremendous progress being achieved by the Islamic Republic is consigning liberal democracy propagated by the West to history.

Imam always abided by rule of law

Extracted from a collection of memoirs about Imam Khomeini