Iran Marks Islamic Republic Day

The Islamic Republic of Iran celebrated its 32nd anniversary, and massive celebrations were held across the country.

In a two-day nationwide referendum held on 30th and 31st of March 1979 and just a few months after the victory of the Islamic Revolution under the leadership of Imam Khomeini, 98.2% of Iranians showed that they wanted the monarchical system to change to an Islamic Republic.

As a result, on April 1, 1979 Iran was declared an Islamic Republic, and was given a new official name - the Islamic Republic of Iran.

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Source: IRIB World Service

The Islamic Republic of Iran celebrated its 32nd anniversary, and massive celebrations were held across the country. In a two-day nationwide referendum held on 30th and 31st of March 1979 and just a few months after the victory of the Islamic Revolution under the leadership of Imam Khomeini, 98.2% of Iranians showed that they wanted the monarchical system to change to an Islamic Republic. As a result, on April 1, 1979 Iran was declared an Islamic Republic, and was given a new official name - the Islamic Republic of Iran. The End Source: IRIB World Service