Iran’s President Highlights Imam Khomeini’s Belief in People’s Power
They recited the Quran and prayers and renewed allegiance with the ideals of the founder of the Islamic Republic.
The visit came on the second day of the Ten-Day Fajr (Dawn) celebrations marking the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution’s victory.
In a speech, Raeisi highlighted trust in God and bringing people to the scene as two major pillars of Imam Khomeini’s movement that led to the victory of the revolution.
He also noted that Imam Khomeini believed in people’s power.
The president and cabinet ministers also visited the tombs of the martyrs of the revolution in Behesht Zahra Cemetery.
Every year, millions of Iranians across the country observe ten days of celebrations marking the anniversary of the victory of the 1979 Islamic 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 (February 1 this year) marks the beginning of the Ten Day Fajr (Ten Days of Dawn), which culminates with rallies on 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.
