Hawzah News Agency- Waving the sacred flags of the Islamic Republic and holding portraits of the Leaders of the Revolution, people from all walks of life gathered on this day of national pride to once again redefine the meaning of dignity, resistance, and revolutionary commitment. The message resonating across the sea of demonstrators was clear: “Bravo to the honor of Iran and the Iranian nation.”
February 11, 2026, marks forty-seven years since the historic turning point that reshaped not only Iran but the geopolitical landscape of the world. On this day in 1979, under the leadership of Imam Ruhollah Khomeini, the Iranian people delivered the final blow to the Pahlavi monarchy, bringing an end to decades of authoritarian rule and foreign domination. The sacrifices of martyrs bore fruit, and a new chapter grounded in independence, Islamic governance, and popular sovereignty began.
A Different Kind of Epic
This year’s rallies carried particular significance. Over the past year, Iranians have faced 12-day imposed war by the United States and the Israeli regime, as well as foreign-backed unrest that Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei characterized as an attempted coup.
Despite mounting pressure, sanctions, and economic hardships, millions demonstrated what observers described as steadfast resilience. Across the country, participation was widely portrayed as proof that the Iranian nation continues to stand firm in the face of external threats and psychological warfare.
Qom: A “Global City” at the Heart of the Revolution
In Qom, described by senior cleric Ayatollah Alireza Arafi as a “global city” representing diverse ethnicities and nationalities, the march officially began at 9:30 a.m. from Jihad Square toward the holy shrine of Hazrat Fatemeh Masoumeh (peace be upon her). However, large numbers of families had gathered well before the official start time, determined to fulfill what they called their revolutionary duty.
The scale and density of the crowd were striking. Thousands of flags fluttered above the masses, and the slow movement of participants reflected the sheer volume of attendees. Men and women, young and old, Kurds, Lurs, Arabs, Baluchis, Turks, Persians, and even non-Iranian residents marched side by side in a vivid display of national unity.
Chants condemning the United States and Israel echoed throughout the city, alongside slogans affirming loyalty to the Islamic Republic and its leadership. The atmosphere blended defiance with celebration, as participants framed their presence as both a tribute to the martyrs and a declaration of unwavering resistance.
A Nationwide Celebration of Unity
Similar scenes unfolded in more than 1,400 cities and towns across Iran. State officials emphasized that threats by U.S. President Donald Trump, continued sanctions, and economic challenges failed to deter the public from participating in what they described as a “festival of resistance.”
In Qom, clerics, seminary students, and ordinary citizens marched shoulder to shoulder. The collective singing of the patriotic anthem “Ey Mehan-e Khodaei” (O Divine Homeland) underscored what participants characterized as a renewed covenant with the ideals of the Revolution.
Observers say the nationwide turnout sends a message beyond Iran’s borders: that despite sustained political and economic pressure, the Islamic Republic continues to mobilize broad public support.
As Iran marks nearly half a century since the fall of the monarchy, the anniversary rallies were presented not merely as a commemoration of the past, but as a reaffirmation of the country’s political trajectory—anchored in independence, resistance, and national solidarity.
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