International Quds Day is seen as the legacy of the late Imam Khomeini, who is revered as a spiritual leader by Muslims across the world. Back in 1979, shortly after leading an Islamic revolution which toppled the US-backed Shah of Iran, Ayatollah Khomeini named the last Friday of the fasting month of Ramadan as Quds Day.
Thursday, May 06, 2021 10:36
Iranians have marked the martyrdom anniversary of Imam, Imam Ali, the truthful successor of the holy prophet, while observing social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Tuesday, May 04, 2021 12:15
Iran has marked the anniversary of a failed US military operation in the central Tabas Desert. It was launched on April 24, 1980. The operation was meant to release US embassy staff held in Tehran after the 1979 Islamic Revolution. But a sandstorm hit and brought down the group of US military aircraft
Saturday, April 24, 2021 07:33
Sunday, April 04, 2021 09:20
One of the stated goals of the Islamic Revolution of Iran led by Imam Khomeini in 1979 was to fight against racism and to support people of color. What did the Islamic Revolution do to prove this claim? Did Imam Khomeini fulfill his promise?
Friday, February 26, 2021 12:36
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 11:49
In an interview conducted just ahead of the victory of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini said that we have had never tolerated oppression nor imposed oppression throughout the history.
Monday, January 25, 2021 03:50
The Iranian government warns the United States against making another “strategic mistake” after President Donald Trump threatened Tehran with a huge attack.
Tuesday, September 15, 2020 05:26