Anniversary of the Islamic Revolution
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February 11 (22 Bahman in the Iranian calendar) marks the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, when the Pahlavi monarchy was overthrown and the Islamic Republic was established under the leadership of Ayatollah Khomeini. Every year, the day is commemorated with nationwide rallies and speeches, especially in Tehran's Azadi Square. The event is organized by the government and is meant to demonstrate public support for the revolution and its ideals.
People gather at Azadi Square in Tehran during the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution — Tehran, Iran, February 11, 2023
An elderly veiled woman chants anti-American slogans among young men and women who have gathered to mark the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution — Tehran, Iran, February 11, 2023.
An Iranian-made ballistic missile is displayed at Azadi Square in Tehran for the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution — Tehran, Iran, February 11, 2024.
A young man steps on an Israeli flag beneath his feet during the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution — Tehran, Iran, February 11, 2023.
A young boy jumps on the Israeli and American flags during the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution at Azadi Square — Tehran, Iran, February 11, 2023.
A scarecrow of Joe Biden, created by a group of anti-American protesters to be set on fire, is displayed during the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution — Tehran, Iran, February 11, 2023.
A man takes a selfie with a model of the Iranian Omid satellite carrier, installed around Azadi Square, during the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution — Tehran, Iran, February 11, 2023.
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