Islamic Republic Day seen as decisive democratic event in Islamic Revolution history

Thirty nine years have passed since the people of Iran massively participated in a historic referendum which took place just in less than two months after victory of Islamic Revolution of 1979 under the leadership of Imam Khomeini.

Millions said yes to Imam Khomeini in historic referendum

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, through his historic speeches and messages had urged the public to make sure the vast turnout during the historic referendum in 1979.

The Shāh would not have collapsed had he heeded the advice of the clergy and had served the nation.

The Shāh would not have collapsed had he heeded the advice of the clergy and had served the nation.

World became familiar with Imam Khomeini's ideals in Neauphle-le Chateau

After consulting his son Hojjatol-Eslam Hajj Sayyed Ahmad Khomeini, Imam decided to leave Iraq and entered the French capital Paris on October, 6, 1978.

We depend on our nation’s votes. We follow up what our nation decides.

Our nation welcomed martyrdom with open arms and able to prevail over all the hellish forces.

Imam Khomeini taught the nation self-reliance: President Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has praised the great role of the Founder of the Islamic Republic, saying Imam Khomeini taught the nation self-reliance, obedience to the law, and good manners.