Government policies in Iran during and after the Constitutional Revolution

The Shah tried to define the legitimacy of his system on the bases of the 2500-year-old monarchy show of power and efficiency of his regime, but his opponents questioned these justifying foundations in 1964.

Imam Khomeini put emphasis on message of Ashura

Imam Khomeini, the world religious and spiritual leader advised preachers to convey genuine message of Ashura during the holy month of Muharram.

''Ashura uprising'' in the words of Imam Khomeini

The precious work by Imam Khomeini shows that Imam Khomeini highlighted various perspectives of Ashura through his historic messages and speeches.

Constitutional movement aimed at shielding Iran from foreign manipulation

The Iranian Constitutional Revolution was the twentieth century’s first such political movement in the Middle East.

Islamic Revolution was rooted in the Constitutional movement

In fact, the Islamic Revolution of 1979 was rooted in the Constitutional Revolution of Iran which began in 1905 and led to the establishment of Parliament in Iran.

Historical links between constitutional movement and Islamic revolution

Almost 40 years have passed since the day the 2500-year empire in Iran was changed into an Islamic republic following the Islamic Revolution in 1979.

Imam Khomeini confronted imperial powers, shook palaces of world arrogance

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic managed to stand up to imperial powers and reaffirmed the sovereignty not just of Iran but of nations everywhere.

Imam Khomeini attached great significance to Islamic and democratic values