Iran Celebrates 33 Years on Islamic Revolution
Celebrating the 33rd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, Millions of Iranians flood to the streets Saturday in celebrating demonstrations across the country.
Huge masses of ralliers from all walks of life converged on streets and squares all over the country to express their support for the cause and ideals of the Islamic Revolution.
A total of 1,500 domestic and 200 foreign reporters are said to be covering the Bahman 22 (February 11) rallies.
In Tehran, demonstrators congregated at the Azadi Square, Tehran's main square and the site of major national rallies over the past three decades.
Led by the Founder of the Revolution, Imam Khomeini, Iranians confronted the forces of US-proxy Mohammad-Reza Pahlavi in late 1977 to end dictatorship rule in the country.
By December 1978, millions of Iranians would take to the streets in protest against the policies of the Shah on a regular basis.
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini returned from exile to Iran to be received by cheering crowds after the departure of the Shah in mid-January 1979. Two weeks later, the country saw the Islamic Revolution.
The final collapse of the Shah's regime came on February 11 when the military renounced its loyalty to the Shah and joined the revolutionary forces.
On this day three decades ago, people took to the streets to celebrate the collapse of the Pahlavi Dynasty and the emergence of the new era.
Today, after 33 years, Iranians have turned out in the millions to mark the historic day once again, demonstrating their adherence to the principles and philosophy of the Islamic Republic.
On April 1, 1979, Iranians cast their ballots in a national referendum. An astonishing 98.2 percent of the votes endorsed the establishment of an Islamic Republic.
Source: FNA, Edited by moqawama.org
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