The monarchy was replaced by a divine Islamic and democratic system which was designed to defend the rights of people belonging to all layers of society.
One of the major accomplishments of the Islamic revolution was a historic referendum. A vast majority of public and masses voted in favor of establishing and Islamic-democratic system.
Imam in a historic statement said that one of the abundance of this revolution has been that it has triggered the collapse of monarchy. The great leader also went onto say that the robbers, and plunderers have been chased away from this country and their access have been cut off from the nation’s resources.
The great Imam concluded by saying that now the Iranian nation has freedom which is the greatest divine bounty.
The great Imam backed by vast masses and public established a comprehensive system based on freedom and independence.
Iran held several referendums, and presidential and parliamentary elections over the past decades following the victory of the Islamic revolution.
A comprehensive Islamic constitution can be considered another accomplishments of the revolution.
The great Imam also made clear that the people will form an Islamic-democratic government and he would continue to issue guidance for the masses and public.
The great leader has frequently stressed that Iran under his leadership would abide by the Islamic laws and would spare no efforts to maintain law and order and respect the rights of citizens.
Many scholars and intellectuals believe that the founder of the Islamic Republic truly exemplified the true and genuine teachings of the holy prophet of Islam and his infallible successors in his lifestyle.
The Islamic-democratic system under Imam Khomeini leadership brought prosperity for the Iranian nation and strengthened the oppressed people across the globe.
Ten-Day Fajr events and ceremonies
Iran on Sunday celebrated the beginning of Ten-Day Fajr (Dawn) ceremonies, marking the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
In special ceremonies held at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport as well as the mausoleum of the late Imam Khomeini, south of Tehran, on Sunday, a number of high-ranking officials attended the gatherings to commemorate the anniversary of Imam Khomeini’s return from exile in Paris to Tehran 10 days before the victory of the Islamic Revolution.
The Iranian nation toppled the US-backed Pahlavi regime 36 years ago, on February 11, 1979, ending the 2,500 years of monarchic rule in the country.
The Revolution, led by the late Imam Khomeini, established a new political system based on Islamic values and democracy.
Every year Iranians mark anniversary of their Islamic Revolution from February 1 to 11, known as the Ten-Day Fajr ceremonies. February 1, 1979 was the date when Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini returned from exile.
On February 11 each year, Iranian people pour into the streets in their millions to commemorate the great victory of the Islamic Revolution.