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Imam Khomeini brought about sea of change to entire world

Imam Khomeini, the leader of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, was an influential spiritual and political figure who brought about a sea change not only to Iran but to the rest of the world.

Imam Khomeini's historic return marked turning point in revolution history

On February 1, 1979, Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Revolution returned to Iran in triumph after 15 years of exile.

Imam Khomeini called for movement in defense of Palestine

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic called for the movement in defense of Palestine and the world's suppressed even before the victory of Islamic Revolution in 1979.

Islam only values virtue and piety, Imam Khomeini defined

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic once in a historic remarks defined the Quranic concepts of whoever is more pious and virtuous, has more value before God.

"Revolutionary Council" was formed shortly before Imam Khomeini's return to Iran

The "Revolutionary Council" was formed by Khomeini to manage the revolution on 12 January 1979, shortly before he returned to Iran. Its existence was kept a secret during the early, less secure time of the revolution.

Pure Islam from viewpoint of Imam Khomeini

At a ceremony held at Imam Khomeini's mausoleum south of Tehran on June 4, 2010, Ayatollah Khamenei told a very large gathering of worshippers that Imam Khomeini's thoughts were the guiding principle of the Islamic Revolution, adding that Imam followed several major policies including reliance on pure Islam, faith in God's promises, and confidence in people.

Imam Khomeini, a true man of God, lived simple and modest lifestyle