Imam showed no signs of anxiety while returning to homeland

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Iran starts 10-day celebrations of 1979 Revolution anniversary

The Ten-Day Dawn celebrations have got off to an ebullient start in Iran, marking the run-up to the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, which overthrew the US-backed Pahlavi regime.

Leader visits Imam Khomeini Mausoleum in Tehran on eve of Revolution anniversary

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei paid tribute to the late Founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Ruhollah Khomeini, at his mausoleum in Tehran.

Imam’s return to home in 1979 marked key moment in revolution’s success

Iranian people have started the 10-Day Dawn celebrations to mark the anniversary of the country’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, which overthrew the monarchy of the US-backed Pahlavi regime in Iran.

Imam never became excited and kept calm even after Revolution victory

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The achievements of the 1979 Islamic Revolution of 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.

Shah's escape marked turning point in revolution victory under Imam Khomeini's wise leadership

The Shah fled the country on 26 Day (Janurary 16, 1979), two days after calling to meeting the Council of Monarchy and obtaining vote of confidence for Bakhtiar’s cabinet.