Ruhollah Khomeini 1902 – 1989

Biography

Ruhollah Khomeini was born on September 24, 1902, in the town of Khomein, Iran. Over the course of his lifetime, he would come to hold significant influence in his nation’s history, serving as Supreme Leader of Iran from 1979 until his death a decade later. His leadership during this formative period shaped the country’s political and social landscape during a transformative era.

On June 3, 1989, Khomeini passed away in Tehran following a myocardial infarction. His death marked the end of a consequential chapter in modern Iranian history. The depth of his impact on his nation was reflected in the honor accorded to him after his passing—he was laid to rest at the Imam Khomeini Mausoleum in Tehran, a site that became a place of significance for many who wished to pay their respects to the man who had guided Iran through one of its most pivotal periods.