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.

Leader stresses importance of domestic production, creating new jobs

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has issued his New Year message, felicitating the Iranian nation on the occasion of Nowruz, while calling on the government and the nation to work hard to boost knowledge-based production and create new jobs.

Imam Khomeini sought welfare of oppressed nations during Nowruz

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Revolution, used to attract the people’s attention during the Nowruz towards the problems facing the Muslim world.

Imam Khomeini defined philosophy of divine savior

The late founder of the Islamic Republic described the decisive role of twelfth infallible Imam Mahdi (PBUH) Known as divine savior in establishing justice and uprooting tyranny.

Imam Khomeini highlighted justice aspects relating to Mahdawiat belief

Imam Khomeini used to underscore importance of the 15th Sha'ban, the birthday anniversary of twelfth infallible Imam Muhammad al-Mahdi (PBUH), one of the descendants of the holy prophet, and described the event as the most significant Eid for all devotees, faithful people and believers.

Special link between Imam Hussain (A.S) and Imam Mahdi (A.J)

Imam highlighted significance of belief in divine savior

The founder of the Islamic Republic used to highlight significance of the 15th Sha'ban, the birthday anniversary of twelfth infallible Imam Known as savior-and described the event as the most significant Eid for all humankind.

Iran hosts 38th Intl. Qur'an competitions

These ear-soothing voices narrate divine verses from Muslims’ holy book, Qur'an. The recitations are performed as part of the 38th International Qur'an Competition in Iran.