Imam had a firm belief in democracy

Imam overthrew Shah regime

Former Ethiopian president Mengistohaile Marbam

Imam Khomeini used to spend too much time for conducting research and study

Imam Khomeini, the Muslim world leader, used to spend too much time for conducting research and study on daily basis.

The role of women in society based on Imam Khomeini's opinion.

Imam snubbed any meeting with Shah.

Extracted from a collection of memoirs about Imam

Iranians delve into Imam Khomeini’s teachings to mark the 50th anniversary of 1963 popular uprising

Iranians have marked the 50th anniversary of the 1963 popular demonstration in the country known as the “15th of Khordad uprising”. The popular revolt against the Pahlavi regime was a response to the arrest of Imam Khomeini after a speech criticizing the Shah.

Historical background of 15th of Khordad uprising

The demonstrations of June 5, 1963, known as 15th of Khordad Uprising, were the public protest against the arrest of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1963.

Iranians mark anniversary of popular1963 uprising

The Iranian nation on Monday commemorated the anniversary of a popular uprising in 1963 which ignited the flame of the Islamic Revolution and finally led to its victory in 1979.