When was Ruhollah Khomeini born and where did he grow up?
Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini was born on the 17th of May 1900 in the small town of Khomeyn. His family had migrated from Nishapur to Awadh before settling in Iran.
Questions about Ruhollah Khomeini
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Why did Ruhollah Khomeini denounce the Shah in January 1963?
Khomeini viewed the White Revolution reform program announced by the Shah as an attack on Islam. He issued a declaration denouncing both the Shah and his plan on the 22nd of January 1963.
How long did Ruhollah Khomeini spend in exile and which countries did he visit?
Khomeini spent more than 14 years in exile mostly in Najaf Iraq. He initially went to Turkey on the 4th of November 1964 staying in Bursa before moving to Najaf in October 1965.
What happened when Ruhollah Khomeini returned to Iran on the 2nd of February 1979?
A crowd reported to be five million people welcomed him back aboard an Air France flight. On the 11th of February 1979 he appointed Mehdi Bazargan as interim prime minister and declared disobedience against Bazargan was blasphemy.
When did Ruhollah Khomeini die and who succeeded him as Supreme Leader?
Ruhollah Khomeini died on the 3rd of June 1989 after suffering five heart attacks over ten days. Ali Khamenei was elected Supreme Leader on the 4th of June 1989 following his death.