Iran begins celebration of Islamic Revolution anniversary
With the start of the Ten Days of Dawn celebrations and the approach of the 42nd anniversary of the glorious victory of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, visited Imam Khomeini’s (May God’s mercy be upon him) Mausoleum and paid homage to the memory of the Iranian nation’s great Imam by praying and reciting the Holy Qur’an there.
His Eminence also visited the graves of dignified martyrs such as Beheshti, Rajai, Bahonar and the martyrs of the 7th of Tir and asked God the Exalted to raise their status.
Following this, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution visited the section known as "Golzar-e Shohada" [martyrs graveyard] and paid homage to the pure souls of the defenders of Islam and Iran.
Ayatollah Khamenei also visited the holy shrine of the great Imam Khomeini - the founder of the Islamic revolution - this morning (Sunday) January 31, 2021, honoring the memory of the dear departed Imam by reciting the Quran and performing prayers. Imam Khamenei also visited the tombs of the eminent martyrs Ayatollah Beheshti, Rajaee, Bahonar, and the martyrs of the tragedy which occurred on the 7th of Tir. He asked Allah, the Almighty, to grant them the highest ranks in Heaven. The Leader of the Islamic Revolution then paid a visit to the Martyrs' Graveyard. After sending peace and greetings to the pure souls of the fighters for the cause of Allah, who defended Islamic Iran, his Eminence prayed for the continuation of the glorious movement of the Iranian people.