Ayatollah Khomeini

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ayatollah Khomeini
Occupation	World Leader
Date Of Birth	Sep 24, 1902(1902-09-24)
Age	122
Date Of Death	1989-06-03
Birthplace	Khomeyn
Country	Iran
Horoscope	Virgo

Ayatollah Khomeini Biography

Ayatollah Khomeini is one of the most popular and richest World Leader who was born on September 24, 1902 in Khomeyn, Iran. A politician and religious leader who was the first supreme leader of Iran following his leadership of his country in 1979’s Revolution to overthrow the Shah. He particularly supported Islamist students, who were referred to as Muslim Student followers who were part of the Imam’s Line, who took control of the American Embassy in Tehran and then kept 52 staff members of the Embassy in captivity over 444 consecutive days.

A fatwa issued in which he demanded the execution of British Indian novelist He issued a fatwa, calling for the death of British Indian novelist Salman Rushdie..

He was the son of Mostafa Hindi, died in 1903 and leaving his mother to care for him.

Ayatollah Khomeini Net Worth

Ayatollah Khomeini is one of the richest World Leader from Iran. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ayatollah Khomeini 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Before his career in politics He was a lecturer in the Najaf as well as Qom seminaries.

He was named the Man of the Year in Time Magazine in 1979.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Ayatollah Khomeini Dating?

According to our records, Ayatollah Khomeini married to Khadijeh Saqafi. As of December 1, 2023, Ayatollah Khomeini’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Ayatollah Ranked on the list of most popular World Leader. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Iran. Ayatollah Khomeini celebrates birthday on September 24 of every year.

What was Ayatollah Khomeini known for?

Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini was the architect of the Iranian Revolution and the first leader (rahbar) of the Islamic republic established in 1979. He articulated the concept of velāyat-e faqīh (“guardianship of the jurist”) using a historical basis, which underlay Iran’s Islamic republic.

How did Ayatollah Khomeini bring about change in Iran?

Shia cleric Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the leader of the Iranian revolution, first came to political prominence in 1963 when he led opposition to the Shah and his program of reforms known as the “White Revolution”, which aimed to break up landholdings owned by some Shi’a clergy, allow women to vote and religious …

Why was Khomeini exiled from Iran?

Khomeini was arrested and was exiled from Iran for opposing the Shah’s actions (Iran’s ruling system). Khomeini was a marja (“source of emulation”) in Twelver Shia Islam, a Mujtahid or faqih but he is primarily known for his political activities. He spent more than 15 years in exile for his opposition to the last Shah.

What did Ayatollah Khomeini do as leader of Iran?

He was the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the leader of the 1979 Iranian Revolution , which saw the overthrow of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and the end of the Persian monarchy.

What was the result of the Iranian Revolution of 1979 who was removed from

power who gained power?

in 1979, the Shah was ousted from power. This sent Iran back to a theocracy led by Ayatollah (“Mirror of God”) Khomeini.