People worldwide begin marking Intl. Quds Day designated by Imam Khomeini

Imam Khomeini designated the day as the Quds Day on August 7, 1979, in a bid to hinder the distortion of history by the Zionist regime and to show support for the oppressed nation of Palestine.

Imam Khomeini described International Quds as the day of revival of Islam

Determination and firmness of Imam Khomeini played greater role in revolution victory

Decisiveness and irreconcilableness were characteristics that made a unique successful leader. Imam condemned any compromise with regime and its supporters. He even disagreed with "step by step" offer of the politicians.

Imam Khomeini library remains open until late night during Ramadan in Najaf

The library in the holy city of Najaf and the study center will remain open until post midnight for knowledge seekers, seminary students and researchers.

Martyr Ayatollah Baqir Sadr was deeply impressed by Imam Khomeini.

Extracted from a collection of memoirs about Imam Khomeini

Referendum held months after the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution

Led by Imam Khomeini, the Islamic Revolution was driven by anti-imperialist sentiments, since former Iranian monarch Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was believed to be heavily dependent on western powers, especially the US.

Imam believed that the repentance of Shah was as fake as Pharaoh's

Robert Ernest Huyser Military Airlift Command from America

Imam Khomeini promoted Islamic-democratic values

Imam immediately held historic referendum immediately following the revolution which was approved by majority of the voters who voted in favor of the Islamic-democratic system.