Iran Victory Day of the Iranian Revolution
Iran Victory Day of the Iranian Revolution
On February 1, 1979, Khomeini returned to Iran to claim power after spending 15 years in exile. To memorialize the historic moment, a helicopter drops flowers on the ayatollah's tomb, in the Behesht-e Zahra cemetery south of the capital city of Tehran. Then, for the next 10 days, people attend film screenings, music performances, and exhibitions inspired by the revolution.
The celebration on February 11, known as the "Dawn of God" (Yaum Allah), usually entails a mass rally and military parade in Tehran.
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Imam Khomeini Sq.
Tehran, Iran
AnnivHol-2000, p. 25