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

When did Imam Khomeini pass away?

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.

What initiatives did Imam Khomeini take to promote Shia-Sunni unity?

Islamic Revolution won independence, freedom

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic frequently through his speeches described accomplishment of freedom and independence as main objective of the Islamic Revolution.

Imam Khomeini shook the world

Ayatollah Khomeini felt a holy mission to rid Iran of what he saw as Western corruption and degeneracy and established an Islamic-democratic system, says a New York Times report.

Najaf holds summit on Imam Khomeini

An annual international summit reflecting Imam Khomeini’s divine personality and ideals has been held in the holy Iraqi city of Najaf.

Leader warns of attempts to harm Iran

Enemies have left no stone unturned over the past decades to destroy Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, says Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution.