When the Islamic revolution began in 1979 under the leadership of Ayatollah Khomeini, it aroused considerable admiration in the Arab street. It presented a model of organised popular action that deposed one of the region's most tyrannical regimes. The people of the region discerned in this revolution new hope for freedom and change.

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Themes

  • Change — Embracing transformation, growth, and new beginnings
  • Hope — Words of encouragement about optimism and brighter futures
  • Freedom — The value of liberty, independence, and self-determination

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