Imam Khomeini demise anniversary observed in Oslo

Imam Khomeini’s memories were cherished during the ceremony which was held at Oslo’s Towhid Mosque.

Iran's Ambassador to Norway Mohammad Hassan Habibzadeh also attended the ceremony.

Referring to the characteristic, political and mystical traits of Imam Khomeini, lecturers of the ceremony hailed the late Imam's unique role in reviving the genuine Mohammaden Islam.

Imam Khomeini was the leader of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution which saw the overthrow of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah (king) of the country.

In the Western world he is known as Ayatollah Khomeini, an Iranian Shia Muslim religious leader, philosopher, revolutionary, and politician who was named Man of the Year in 1979 by American news magazine TIME for his international influence.

He died in June 3, 1989, at the age of 89 and millions of Iranians mourned his death.

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