Ayatollah Sistani urges security forces, protesters to avoid violence

Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the top Shia cleric of Iraq, has urged security forces and protesters to avoid violence, expressing sorrow over some sporadic unrest that has led to several casualties.

Imam Khomeini was forced to leave Najaf on October 6, 1978

In a message addressed to Iranian nation he mentioned the reasons for his flight, “Now that I’m forced to leave adjacency of Imam Ali (PBUH) and do not see my hands free in Islamic territories to serve you the oppressed nation who are attacked by foreigners and their affiliates, and in a situation that they had stopped me from entering Kuwait while I had visa, I fly to France.

Imam Khomeini guided critical period of Islamic movement from Neauphle-le Chateau

And it was from this stage and station that he guided the most critical period of the movement in Iran.A large number of common people and intellectuals around the globe became familiar with the Imam Khomeini’s ideals and dynamic thought and his uprising.

The Reasons for the Success of Islamic Revolution under Imam's Leadership

The Islamic revolution under the wise leadership of Imam Khomeini emerged as a uccess story and a perfect model for other ongoing Islamic movements across the strategic regions of the Muslim world.

Iranians attend processions in millions to mark Tasu'a

Millions of Iranians are partaking in nationwide processions on Tasu'a, the 9th day of the Muslim month of Muharram, a day before the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the third Shia imam.

Before migrating to Neauphle-le-Chateau, what were other possible destinations of Imam?

Imam Khomeini kept balance in handling his responsibilities while undertaking official duties

Imam Khomeini had observed and kept a balance in handling his responsibilities while undertaking struggle for the Islamic Revolution and after becoming the leader of the Islamic Republic.

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.