Massacre by Shah regime on Black Friday caused Pahlavi dynasty to collapse

17 Shahrivar 1357 AHS (8 September, 1978) on the Iranian calendar was dubbed "Black Friday" when Shah regime imposed martial law in response to protests against Pahlavi dynasty.

Break the martial law, come to the streets!

We knew that our struggle would come into result

Imam Khomeini denounced massacre by Shah regime

17 Shahrivar 1357 AHS (8 September, 1978), marks massive demonstration against Pahlavi regime in Tehran and other Iranian provinces

The situation in Iran; the Shah’s American reforms

The situation in Iran; the Shah’s American reforms

Public Mass Rallies Forced Shah to Flee Iran

Faced with an army mutiny and violent demonstrations against his dictatorial rule, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi was forced to flee the country in January, 1979.

Imam's Message to the Iranian Nation on the Brutal Massacre of Shahrivar 17

Iran today, is rose-colored; bravery and exhilaration is observable everywhere… How I wish that Khomeini were amongst you and, by your side in the frontline of defense, would be killed for the sake of God the Almighty.

Is the door of the TheologicalSchool open or not?

21 Bahman 1357 AHS (February 10, 1979 C.E.)

In a message to the Iranian nation ...