A day to oppose global arrogance, national struggle against aggressive powers

In 1979, a group of Iranian university students took over the US embassy, which they maintained had turned into a center of espionage aimed at overthrowing the Islamic Republic in Iran following the country’s Islamic Revolution earlier in 1979. Imam Khomeini stressed, “I have said it times and again that takeover of the US embassy by Muslim youth and students was a natural reaction to the harm being done to our people by America.”

What is the significance of Islamic Republic Day in revolution history?

Iran marks Islamic Republic Day, celebrates 46th anniversary of end to US-backed Pahlavi regime

The Islamic Revolution, led by the late Imam Khomeini, culminated in the overthrow of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and put an end to 2,500 years of monarchical rule in Iran.

What has been the significance of historic referendum in revolution history?

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.

Seyyed Hassan Khomeini says revolution brought about dignity, nation seeks scientific progress

The grandson of the late founder of the Islamic Republic says the Iranians are fond of making scientific progress and dislike any type of backwardness.

Imam’s name will be recorded with bright letters

Qomi Awaz , a national voice, an Urdu language newspaper

Imam Khomeini; The founder of Islamic Awakening

The 1960s and 1970s are important eras i the contemporary history of Iran especially in terms of the ever-increasing Islamic awakening and the revival of religious thought.