Imam Khomeini spent over 14 years in exile before historic return to home in 1979

Imam Khomeini spent over 14 years in exile, mostly in the holy city of Najaf in Iraq, before making a historic return to Iran in 1979.

Imam Khomeini’s return to Iran marks dawn of victory

When did Iranian nation under Imam’s leadership overthrow US-backed regime of Shah?

Imam preside over the final stages of revolution

Imam Khomeini presided over the final stages of the revolution by making a landmark comeback to home in 1979.

Iranians chant "Allahu Akbar" to mark 46th anniversary of Islamic Revolution

A range of events are organized each year to mark the ten-day dawn (Fajr) between Imam Khomeini's return to Iran on February 1 and victory of the revolution 11 February.

Iran begins Ten-Day ceremonies marking victory of Islamic Revolution

Iranians have begun Ten-Day Dawn celebrations to mark the 46th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution that toppled the US-backed Pahlavi regime.

Imam Khomeini's return to Iran after fifteen years of exile

Imam Khomeini's return to Iran after fifteen years of exile