Thousands descend on the mausoleum of Imam Khomeini

Thousands of mourners from across Iran descend on the mausoleum of Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic

Memorial signed autograph photo of Imam Khomeini

Imam Khomeini signed the memorial photo for Seyyed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , the current supreme leader of the Islamic-Republic.

The atmosphere of Imam Khomeini's historic residence on the eve of his passing anniversary

Quranic session held at Imam Khomeini's holy mausoleum in Ramadan

A Quranic session has been held at the holy mausoleum of the late founder of the Islamic Republic at the start of the blessed month of Ramadan.

Imam Khomeini seriously pursued Islamic-Republic matters from hospital

Imam Khomeini wanted the Islamic Republic to become a role-model for all Muslims and oppressed people of the world.

Millions of Iranians going to polls

Some 63,500 polling stations opened at 08:00 local time (0330 GMT) across Iran on Friday. Over 56 million are eligible to vote.

Imam Khomeini described participating in election as national and religious duty

Imam Khomeini through his historic messages described casting ballots not only a social and national duty, but also a religious obligation.

Imam Khomeini enshrined democratic values, promoted electoral system

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic promoted and enshrined democratic values and rule of law by establishing Islamic Republic system following the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran in 1979 under his leadership.