The visit to the mausoleum south of Tehran came ahead of the Ten-Day Fajr (Dawn) celebrations that mark the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution’s victory.
They laid a wreath on the tomb of the late Imam and recited prayers.
The members of the Quranic community also read out a statement in which they underlined their commitment to the ideals of Imam Khomeini (RA) and Iran’s Islamic Revolution.
They pledged to remain steadfast in promoting and strengthening the Islamic Republic’s Establishment under the guidance of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.
Every year, Quran activists, Qaris, memorizers, and Quranic officials visit the mausoleum ahead of the Ten-Day Fajr celebrations.
Millions of Iranians across the country observe ten days of celebrations in February every year marking the anniversary of the victory of the revolution that put an end to the monarchy of the US-backed Pahlavi regime in the country.
The day of Imam Khomeini’s return to Iran marks the beginning of the Ten Days of Dawn, which culminates with the anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution on February 11.
The Iranian nation toppled the US-backed Pahlavi regime 40 years ago, ending the 2,500 years of monarchic rule in the country.
The Islamic Revolution spearheaded by the late Imam Khomeini established a new political system based on Islamic values and democracy.