The '10-Day Dawn' celebrations to soon kick off in Iran

The annual festivities first started on February 1, 1979, commemorating the moment the late Founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, set foot on the soil of Iran amidst the enthusiastic welcome of the people after fifteen years of exile.

How the revolution has survived over four decade?

Iranians stage nationwide rallies to mark 45th anniversary of Islamic Revolution

Iranians across the country have held nationwide rallies to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution on Sunday.

10-Day Celebrations in Iran to mark the victory of the Islamic revolution of 1979

The Iranian nation toppled the US-backed Pahlavi regime on February 11, 1979, ending the 2,500 years of monarchy in the country.

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.

Iranian president visits Imam Khomeini's holy mausoleum

Imam Khomeini's historic return to home after 15 years in exile marked turning point in revolution ...

Arrival of Imam Khomeini to homeland in 1979 to Iran opened a new chapter in the history of Iran. Imam's return to homeland paved the way for the final victory of the Islamic Revolution.

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.