Why it matters:
The event highlighted the enduring influence of Imam Khomeini’s revolutionary thought beyond Iran's borders, particularly among political and religious leaders in Pakistan who view his legacy as a driving force behind resistance to foreign domination.
The big picture:
The ceremony was held under the auspices of the Iranian Embassy in Islamabad.
Participants included prominent Pakistani politicians, scholars, and community leaders.
Speakers linked Iran's resilience in the face of U.S. and Israeli pressure to the foundations laid by Imam Khomeini.
What they're saying:
Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri-Moqaddam:
"Imam Khomeini liberated Iran from oppression and established the foundations of the Islamic Revolution, enabling the country to stand firmly against global powers."
Pakistani Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed:
"Imam Khomeini was one of the greatest revolutionary leaders of the 20th century."
"He transformed not only Iran, but also the Muslim world and global politics."
"Iran's success against the U.S. and Israel reflects the legacy of a leader who built a rock-solid nation of defiance, defense, and determination."
Asif Luqman Qazi, head of international affairs at Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan:
"The Islamic Revolution marked the beginning of the end of Western supremacy."
"The world order based on U.S. and Western hegemony has come to an end."
"What we are witnessing today is the emergence of a new international order."
Go deeper:
The ceremony took place as Iran continues to confront the U.S.-Israeli war of aggression against the Islamic Republic.
Pakistani speakers linked Iran's resilience during the conflict to the revolutionary principles established by Imam Khomeini in 1979.
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