Imam Khamenei Pays Tribute to Imam Khomeini, Sacred Defense Martyrs [Photos]
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Leader of the Islamic Revolution Him Eminence Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei on Wednesday morning paid tribute to the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, one day before the beginning of Ten-Day Fajr [Dawn] ceremonies, marking the victory of 1979 Islamic Revolution.
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Imam Khamenei visited the mausoleum of Imam Khomeini, south of Tehran, to pay tribute to the late founder of the Islamic Republic.
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The Imam also paid homage to Iranian martyrs laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra Cemetry in southern Tehran.
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The Iranian nation toppled the US-backed Pahlavi regime 38 years ago, on February 11, 1979, ending the 2,500 years of monarchic rule in the country.
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The Revolution, led by Imam Khomeini, established a new political system based on Islamic values and democracy.
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Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team
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