Iran’s Quranic Figures, Activists Pay Tribute to Late Founder of Islamic Republic
The members of the Iranian Quranic community recited prayers and laid a wreath of flowers on the tomb of the late Imam to renew allegiance with his ideals and aspirations.
They also attended a ceremony held at the mausoleum this morning.
The ceremony included a Quran recitation program and the launch of the mausoleum’s Quran and Etrat Center.
It was organized by the Ten-Day Fajr (dawn) Celebrations Committee.
Millions of Iranians across the country observe ten days of celebrations in February every year marking the anniversary of the victory of the revolution that put an end to the monarchy of the US-backed Pahlavi regime in the country.
The day of Imam Khomeini’s return to Iran marks the beginning of the Ten Days of Dawn, which culminates with the anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution on February 11.
The Iranian nation toppled the US-backed Pahlavi regime 43 years ago, ending the 2,500 years of monarchic rule in the country.
The Islamic Revolution spearheaded by the late Imam Khomeini established a new political system based on Islamic values and democracy.
