Iranians Take to Streets to Mark Islamic Revolution Anniv.
The programs started at 9:30 across Iran. In a number of cities that have been coded as red due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including Tehran, the rally was held by vehicles and motorcycles to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Several paths for rallies were designated in Tehran, leading to the iconic Azadi square.
Here is a video of today’s rally in central Tehran:
Today’s Friday prayer is also underway in Tehran’s Grand Mosalla (prayer ground) and prior to the start of the prayers, Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi addressed the worshippers and the Iranian nation.
Every year, millions of Iranians across the country observe ten days of celebrations marking the anniversary of the victory of the 1979 Islamic 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 (February 1 this year) marks the beginning of the Ten Day Fajr (dawn), which culminates with rallies on the anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution on February 11.
The Iranian nation toppled the US-backed Pahlavi regime 43 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.
