29 Mar 2024
Tuesday 3 June 2014 - 13:31
Story Code : 98973

Iran commemorates Imam Khomeinis death anniversary

TEHRAN, June 3 (MNA) Iran holds celebrations on Imam Khomeinis death anniversary; many foreign guests attend.


Imam Khomeini, the founder of Islamic Revolution of Iran, passed away on June 4, 1989. He founded the Islamic Revolution in Iran in 1979 with a massive support of Iranians.


A large number of people and officials annually gather at Imam Khomeinis shrine in the south of Tehran for a commemoration ceremony. Millions of Iranians from around the country travel, some on foot, to pay tribute to the late architect of the Revolution.

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei, who was elected the Leader of the Islamic Revolution by Irans Assembly of Experts will be the chief speaker in the gathering this year. Also Irans president of the time, Dr Rouhani will give a speech on the occasion.

Imam Khomeinis grandson, who is Reverend Custodian of Imam Khomeinis shrine, Hojjatoleslam Seyed Hassan Khomeini, also delivers a speech during the ceremony every year.

By Mehr News Agency

 

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