Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini

Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini was an Iranian Shia cleric and revolutionary who founded the Islamic Republic of Iran and served as its first Supreme Leader from 1979 until his death in 1989. He is also known for establishing al-Quds Day, an annual international event demonstrating support for Palestinian rights, taking its name from the Arabic word for Jerusalem. While Khomeini himself is deceased, his legacy and the institutions he created continue to be relevant. Recent news articles highlight al-Quds Day events around the world, including rallies in London and Tehran, demonstrating ongoing support for Palestinian rights and, in some cases, anti-Israel sentiment. The current conflict between the US/Israel and Iran, including the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, underscores the lasting impact of Khomeini's revolution and the ongoing tensions in the region. His ideology and the system he established continue to shape Iranian politics and foreign policy.