Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei called for mass rallies on February 11, coinciding with the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution’s victory. He emphasized the importance of demonstrating the strength and unity of the Iranian people, noting that these rallies represent a distinctive presence that reflects awareness of the country’s challenges. The occasion has been marked annually since 1979, the year the Shah’s regime fell and the Islamic Republic was established.

According to the Mehr News Agency, Khamenei said that a nation’s strength is tied to the will and resilience of its people, stressing the importance of participating in events related to this anniversary.

He described the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution’s victory as a day to showcase the power of the Iranian people, affirming that participation in the rallies reflects society’s stance on this annual occasion.

Khamenei added that on February 11, citizens take to the streets to commemorate the anniversary and express their views.

He noted that the rallies held in various Iranian cities during this occasion represent, in his words, a remarkable phenomenon, pointing out that public turnout reflects what he considers the strength of society and its awareness of its interests.

He stressed that popular participation in these events demonstrates, from his perspective, the country’s cohesion in the face of challenges.

Iranians commemorate on February 11 each year the fall of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and the establishment of the new system led by cleric Ruhollah Khomeini, following months of widespread protests that led to the collapse of the monarchy.

This date is considered a pivotal moment in modern Iranian history, marking the transfer of power to a system based on the principle of Velayat-e Faqih (Guardianship of the Jurist) and the founding of the Islamic Republic. Annual events and rallies are held across Iranian cities to mark the occasion.