Nation of Iran Celebrates 33 years of Independence and Self-Determination [View all]

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http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/special/2012/02/211_104532.html

With more than 5,000 years of continuous history, Iranian society has a rich set of cultures and traditions that very few other societies can claim.

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The Iranian nation toppled the U.S.-backed Pahlavi regime 33 years ago, ending the 2,500 years of monarchical rule in the country. The Islamic Revolution, under the guidance of the late Imam Khomeini, established a new political system based on Islamic values and democracy.

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Because of its Islamic doctrine, the Islamic Republic of Iran attained political sovereignty and got rid of imposed policies and foreign interference in its domestic affairs. The Islamic Revolution created political awareness in the Iranian people, while under the dictatorial regime of the Shah Iranians could not take part in deciding their fate.

http://www.presstv.ir/detail/226087.html

The demonstrations have kicked off in more than 1000 Iranian cities and towns as well as 5,000 villages across the country.

In the capital city, Tehran, hundreds of thousands of demonstrators have since early Saturday been heading towards the iconic Azadi (Freedom) square, where President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is scheduled to deliver a speech.

Officials say more than 300 foreign and around 1500 Iranian correspondents will cover the celebrations, ceremonies and demonstrations.

http://www.ridingthetiger.org/2012/02/11/iranians-mark-33rd-anniversary-of-the-victory-of-the-iranian-revolution/

Today, millions of Iranians staged massive rallies both at home and abroad to commemorate this fact, as well as the struggle which gave their nation a new life and marked the beginning of the end for globalist aggression against the Iranian people.

33 years ago, the Iranian people rose up against the corrupt, secular regime of the Shah and established the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Revolution, which was at once anti-communist and populist, marked a unique moment in history. At a time when his nation of Iran was flanked by the secularist, communist Soviet Union and the secularist, materialist United States, Ayatollah Khomeini, the leader of the Revolution, would secure his nation’s place in the world as an independent nation, with Shi’a Islam as the dominant guiding force for his people. Today, the Islamic Republic of Iran continues on, adding to its thousands of years of culture and history, in no small part thanks to not just to Ayatollah Khomeini, but to the brave revolutionaries who risked life and limb to make a revolution possible.

http://en.rian.ru/world/20120201/171066369.html

The ten-day celebration of the 33rd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution began in Iran on Wednesday as thousands of Iranians brought flowers to the mausoleum of the republic’s founder.

The holiday traditionally coincides with demonstrations of the country's recent achievements, mainly in the military sphere. Defense Minister Brig. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi said that during this year’s celebrations Iran will test domestically developed “cruise missiles” and unveil other achievements of the country’s defense industry.