Revolution II: Street Celebrations

On February 11, Iranians celebrated the 37th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. The popular uprising, led by the late Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, led to the ouster of Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi and ended centuries of monarchical rule. Large street rallies across the country are held each year to celebrate the revolution and Iran’s subsequent achievements. The following are pictures from Tehran and across the Islamic Republic.

 

Anti-American slogans were a common theme in the rallies.

 

Demonstrators also praised Qods Force commander Qassem Soleimani.

Soleimani attended a rally in Tehran. Multiple reports have surfaced in the past few months claiming that he was killed in Syria.