In pictures: Iranians pledge allegiance with Imam Khomeini's ideals, hold Islamic Revolution ...

How the 1979 revolution under Imam's leadership freed Iran from great power tutelage

Iranians mark 43rd anniversary of Islamic Revolution with nationwide rallies

Iranians from all walks of life have taken to the streets across the country to celebrate the 43rd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, which overthrew the former US-backed Pahlavi regime in 1979.

Millions of Iranians flocked to Tehran's Mehrabad Airport to welcome Imam Khomeini in 1979

The historic day was a milestone that put an end to centuries of monarchy in the country. Imam Khomeini return ed to the homeland country after 14 years of exile.

Turkish university students pay visit Razavi University of Islamic Sciences

A group of Turkish university students have paid a visit to Imam Reza holy shrine and Razavi University of Islamic Sciences during an academic tour of Iran and the shrine city of Mashhad.

Imam Khomeini spent over 14 years in exile

In early 1970 Imam Khomeini gave a lecture series in Najaf on Islamic Government which later was published as a book titled variously Islamic Government or Guardianship of the Islamic Jurists (velayat-e faqih). This was his most famous and influential work and laid out his ideas on governance (at that time):

Imam Khomeini opposed an American-inspired package in 1963

In January 1963, the Shah announced a six-point program of reform called the White Revolution, an American-inspired package of measures designed to give his regime a liberal and progressive facade.

Seminar discusses Imam’s strategy against global arrogance

An international seminar was recently held to discuss Imam Khomeini’s decades-long struggle against the global arrogance.