How many years did Imam Khomeini spend in exile?

Imam's residence in holy city of Najaf turns into historic site, draws attention of scholars and ...

The house in which founder of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khomeini resided about 14 years in exile in the holy city of Najaf has turned into a historical site.

Imam overcame all hurdles during struggle for Islamic Revolution

Imam Khomeini had to undertake untiring efforts during the beginning and early years of struggle for the Islamic Revolution. Imam himself explained some of those hurdles while issuing a famous declaration 35 years ago. The Islamic Revolution emerged victorious under Imam Khomeini's leadership in 1979.

Iranians marking Ten-Day nationwide ceremonies, 45th anniversary of Islamic Revolution

Imam Khomeini spent more than 14 years in exile, mostly in the Iraqi holy city of Najaf. He also spent some time in Turkey and France before returning to Iran.

Imam Khomeini undertook untiring efforts for victory of Islamic Revolution

Imam Khomeini monitored the Islamic Revolution from exile successfully despite very tough challenges and circumstances. 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.

Leader pays tribute to Imam Khomeini

Closing ceremony organized to mark end of cultural week

A closing ceremony has been held to mark the end of a cultural week which saw several programs, ceremonies and seminars organized about Imam’s ideals.

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.