Holy Defense Week

Iran marks Sacred Defense Week

Shahrivar 31 (according to the Iranian calendar), the day when the regime of slain Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein invaded Iran back in 1980 marks the beginning of the Sacred Defense Week in Iran.

Imam Khomeini was Inspired by the Epic of Ashura

Ayatollah Abdollah Javadi-Amoli says the Islamic Revolution under the wise leadership was inspired by the historic event of Ashura and great sacrifices rendered by the infallible grandson of the holy prophet of Islam.

Iranian armed forces show allegiance to Imam Khomeini ideals

Iranian armed forces have staged a parade honoring the 34th anniversary of eight years of defense against Iraq's invasion of Iran under former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein.

Iranians Mark Sacred Defense Week

Iranians mark the 34th anniversary of eight years of defense against Iraqi invasion under former dictator Saddam Hussein.

Iranian Nation Resisted Aggression

The civilized nation of Iran resisted and defended itself under the wise leadership of Imam Khomeini against imposed-war launched by the then Iraqi dictator Saddam Hossein and its regional and imperialist backers.

The 8-year war from the viewpoint of Imam Khomeini (s)

Since the very first years of the imposed war, the Imam considered the Iranian nation's reaction to the Iraqi invasion as an Islamic defense because of its sacred goals such as, defending not only our territories but also our religion against destruction. The week from the 22nd to 29th of September was named by the Imam “The Week of Sacred Defense”.