16 Azar (7 December) became official Student Day in Iran after the 1979 Revolution

16 Azar (7 December) has become the official Student Day in Iran after the 1979 Revolution. On that day, December 7, 1953 (16 Azar 1332 in the Iranian calendar) three students of the University of Tehran were murdered by Iranian police in the Pahlavi era. Every year there are local demonstrations at many universities organized by students.

The origin of national Student Day in Iran

In the years 1962-63 with the Imam Khomeini movement, Iran entered a new stage which resulted in the victory of the 1979 revolution. The Iranian Revolution, participated by the absolute majority of society, became the most popular revolution in the new history of the world.

FM Zarif hits out at the US on Iran coup anniversary

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has hit out at the US for setting up a team to coordinate its pressure campaign on Iran, saying it is yet another plot to topple the Iranian government.

Imam Khomeini sought Assembly of experts to protect accomplishments of revolution

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic revolution through his speeches and historic messages highlighted the significance of the Assembly of Experts in the Islamic-Republic system.

Historic memoirs by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei

Neauphle-le-Chateau remembers Imam Khomeini

Pictures of the Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic are posted near the historic residence on the outskirts of the French capital.

Iran marks Sacred Defense Week

Shahrivar 31 (according to the Iranian calendar), the day when the regime of slain Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein invaded Iran back in 1980 marks the beginning of the Sacred Defense Week in Iran.

Japan Publishes Book on Imam Khomeini

A prominent Japanese author has compiled and published a book reflecting Imam Khomeini's wise leadership and his unprecedented qualities.