The moment when Imam Khomeini emerged as Christ

Imam Khomeini himself on several occasion emerged as savior to relieve humanity from the slavery of colonial powers in contemporary era at the sensitive juncture of history. Millions of Iranians from the four corners of the country enthusiastically waited to make history following the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. 

More than 40 years have passed since the dawn of Islamic revolution, The first day of February 1979, millions of People got together to welcome Imam Khomeini's return from Paris. After fourteen years in exile, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi's departure, made people more eager for Imam Khomeini's return to Iranian soil. It was a cold winter and various threats were made by then prime minister, Shahpour Bakhiar, but people neither felt the coldness of the weather nor were they afraid of threats. Imam entered Iran. He left the Airport for Behesht-e Zahra cemetery to pay respect to those who sacrificed their lives to make this day happen. In a historical speech, Imam stated that he would appoint a state with the nation's support and would act against the government of that time.

A large number of foreign dignitaries, intellectuals and academic personalities were in attendance at the funeral, which is considered the largest. 

 Imam Khomeini passed away on June 3, 1989.

 Many Iranians mourned Imam Khomeini's death and poured out into the cities and streets.

Imam Khomeini’s untiring decades-long work in asserting the nation’s rights culminated in the Revolution, which confronted imperial powers and sought to change the political foundations in the interest of the world oppressed nations.

Nations around the world, including people in Latin America, Africa, Asia, and even Russia, welcomed Imam Khomeini’s message, which was looking for freedom and standing against tyranny.

Imam Khomeini managed to stand up to imperial powers and reaffirmed the sovereignty not just of Iran but of nations everywhere. He is well-known for changing political landscape of the world. 

The Islamic Revolution under Imam’s wise leadership changed the balance of power in the interest of oppressed nations and confronted world arrogant and colonial powers and their policies.