Devotees honor Islamic Republic founder Imam Khomeini on 37th passing anniversary

Iranians from different walks of life have been participating in ceremonies to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the passing of the late founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Imam Khomeini.

Imam’s name will be recorded with bright letters

Qomi Awaz , a national voice, an Urdu language newspaper

Imam Khomeini challenged US dominance, overthrew Western-backed monarchy

Imam Khomeini made a denunciation of both the Shah and the United States

During November of 1964, Imam Khomeini made a denunciation of both the Shah and his Western backers especially the United States.

Imam Khomeini led revolution against US-backed oppression of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi

On February 1, 1979 after years of exile, Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ruhollah Khomeini, returned to Iran.

Imam Khomeini returned triumphantly after US-backed Shah fled Iran

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.

Imam successfully monitored and led Islamic Revolution from exile

Imam firmly believed in political activism by clerics

Imam Khomeini’s writings revealed that he firmly believed from the beginning in political activism by clerics.