Islamic Revolution

An expert from the office of the Leader’s representative in India details how the Martyred Leader fostered an enduring connection with the Indian Muslim community through pivotal 1981 diplomatic engagement and subsequent advocacy.

Participating in the dust-cleaning ceremony of holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS), delivering speeches that chart nation's course at the start of each New Year, periodic pilgrimages, and marking beginning of the New Year from Imam Reza shrine all demonstrate boundless devotion and attachment of the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution to Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (AS).

The Islamic Republic Day ceremony at Imam Reza Shrine had a unique atmosphere. Visitors and caretakers from all walks of life and ages held the papers saying “Yes to the Islamic Republic of Iran” in memory of April 1, 1979. These green sheets once represented the first unanimous “YES” vote of a generation and now came to life in people's hands. The papers were passed from hand to hand, from old to young, from caretaker to visitor, from stranger to friend, and it was this silent connection of hands that communicated: We are faithful to the very end.

The Islamic Republic Day ceremony at Imam Reza Shrine had a unique atmosphere. Visitors and caretakers from all walks of life and ages held the papers saying “Yes to the Islamic Republic of Iran” in memory of April 1, 1979. These green sheets once represented the first unanimous “YES” vote of a generation and now came to life in people's hands. The papers were passed from hand to hand, from old to young, from caretaker to visitor, from stranger to friend, and it was this silent connection of hands that communicated: We are faithful to the very end.

The Islamic Republic Day ceremony at Imam Reza Shrine had a unique atmosphere. Visitors and caretakers from all walks of life and ages held the papers saying “Yes to the Islamic Republic of Iran” in memory of April 1, 1979. These green sheets once represented the first unanimous “YES” vote of a generation and now came to life in people's hands. The papers were passed from hand to hand, from old to young, from caretaker to visitor, from stranger to friend, and it was this silent connection of hands that communicated: We are faithful to the very end.

The Islamic Republic Day ceremony at Imam Reza Shrine had a unique atmosphere. Visitors and caretakers from all walks of life and ages held the papers saying “Yes to the Islamic Republic of Iran” in memory of April 1, 1979. These green sheets once represented the first unanimous “YES” vote of a generation and now came to life in people's hands. The papers were passed from hand to hand, from old to young, from caretaker to visitor, from stranger to friend, and it was this silent connection of hands that communicated: We are faithful to the very end.

Massive crowds in Mashhad, along with pilgrims at the holy shrine of Imam Reza, marked the 47th anniversary of the glorious victory of the Islamic Revolution.

Massive crowds in Mashhad, along with pilgrims at the holy shrine of Imam Reza, marked the 47th anniversary of the glorious victory of the Islamic Revolution.

A large crowd of Mashhad residents took part in Bahman 22 (February 11) march marking the 47th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution. The rally began at Khordad 15 Square and moved toward Imam Reza Shrine, with participants filling the entire route in a strong display of public presence. Aerial footage captured dense and continuous lines of marchers, highlighting the city’s strong turnout in this year’s anniversary event.

A large crowd of Mashhad residents took part in Bahman 22 (February 11) march marking the 47th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution. The rally began at Khordad 15 Square and moved toward Imam Reza Shrine, with participants filling the entire route in a strong display of public presence. Aerial footage captured dense and continuous lines of marchers, highlighting the city’s strong turnout in this year’s anniversary event.

A large crowd of Mashhad residents took part in Bahman 22 (February 11) march marking the 47th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution. The rally began at Khordad 15 Square and moved toward Imam Reza Shrine, with participants filling the entire route in a strong display of public presence. Aerial footage captured dense and continuous lines of marchers, highlighting the city’s strong turnout in this year’s anniversary event.

A large crowd of Mashhad residents took part in Bahman 22 (February 11) march marking the 47th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution. The rally began at Khordad 15 Square and moved toward Imam Reza Shrine, with participants filling the entire route in a strong display of public presence. Aerial footage captured dense and continuous lines of marchers, highlighting the city’s strong turnout in this year’s anniversary event.

A large crowd of Mashhad residents took part in Bahman 22 (February 11) march marking the 47th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution. The rally began at Khordad 15 Square and moved toward Imam Reza Shrine, with participants filling the entire route in a strong display of public presence. Aerial footage captured dense and continuous lines of marchers, highlighting the city’s strong turnout in this year’s anniversary event.