Imam Khomeini returned triumphantly after US-backed Shah fled Iran

Only two weeks after the Shah fled Iran on January 16, 1979, Imam Khomeini returned to Iran triumphantly, on February 1, 1979, invited by the anti-Shah revolution which was already in progress.

Shah's escape marked turning point in revolution victory under Imam Khomeini's wise leadership

The Shah fled the country on 26 Day (Janurary 16, 1979), two days after calling to meeting the Council of Monarchy and obtaining vote of confidence for Bakhtiar’s cabinet.

Imam Khomeini’s lecture series in Najaf laid out his ideas on Islamic governance

In early 1970 Imam Khomeini gave a lecture series in Najaf on Islamic Government which later was published as a book titled variously Islamic Government or Guardianship of the Islamic Jurists (velayat-e faqih).

Imam successfully monitored and led Islamic Revolution from exile

Imam Khomeini successfully monitored and managed Islamic Revolution during years in exile

Pundits and observers maintain that Imam Khomeini successfully managed and monitored the Islamic years during years of exile and despite tough conditions and circumstances.

Imam Khomeini's migration to Neauphle-le Chateau boosted revolution

Several pundits and political analysts maintain that Imam Khomeini’s historic migration to outskirts of the French capital Paris boosted the struggle for the Islamic Revolution against the US-backed Shah regime. Imam during his historic stay in Neauphle-le Chateau was also able to convey his message to the entire international community.

Imam Khomeini was born on the same day of birth anniversary of Hadrat Fatima ('a)

Imam Khomeini through his theological works stressed that Hadrat Fatima (peace be upon her ) was a woman who manifested all the virtues of the prophets.

Imam Khomeini successfully led Islamic Revolution from exile

Imam Khomeini spent over 14 years in exile, mostly in the holy city of Najaf in Iraq.