Iran Parliament Speaker Vows Continuation of Imam Khomeini’s Path
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf made the remark in a speech at an open session of the parliament on Wednesday, as the demise anniversary of the late founder of the Islamic Republic approaches.
The Nurani movement of Imam Meher put an end to internal tyranny and restored independence and dignity to the ancient land of Iran, and began the struggles against global arrogance whose impact is evident throughout the world today.
The luminous movement of Imam (RA) put an end to domestic tyranny and restored independence and dignity to the ancient land of Iran, he said adding that it launched a struggle against global arrogance whose impact is evident worldwide today.
The blessed passing of this great man in history occurred 36 years ago, he noted, stressing that the banner of his revolution was taken up by someone who, with the support of the people, grew stronger and advanced day by day.
Mourning ceremonies for Imam Khomeini’s demise are planned to be held across Iran in early June.
Every year on the occasion, a commemoration ceremony is held at Imam Khomeini’s mausoleum in southern Tehran, with large crowds of mourners attending. Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei traditionally addresses the annual event.
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Ayatollah Ruhollah Moussavi Khomeini, better known as Imam Khomeini, engineered Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, which led to the overthrow of the US-backed Shah of Iran.
Born in 1902, he grew to become the iconic leader of the Iranian nation’s struggle in the 1970s against the centuries-old monarchical tyranny.
Imam Khomeini passed away on June 3, 1989, at the age of 87.
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