Ayatollah Khomeini's Modest Tehran Home: A Revolutionary Legacy

Exclusive Look at Khomeini's Tehran Home

• 💡 NDTV provides an exclusive report from the modest Tehran residence of Ayatollah Khomeini, Iran's first Supreme Leader.
• 📌 The house is located in a narrow lane, highlighting its stark contrast to the grandeur of the former Shah Reza Pahlavi's palace.

A Life of Simplicity

• 🏠 Khomeini lived a normal, simple life in this house, which is evident from its humble furnishings and layout.
• 👟 Personal items like his umbrella, slippers, and microphone are still preserved, reflecting his unpretentious lifestyle.
• 🛋️ The sitting room features a small sofa where he met people, and his bedroom was also very basic.

Center for Public Engagement

• 🗣️ A specially constructed path leads from his house to a large hall where Khomeini addressed the public and held ceremonies.
• ✅ This hall was a place where important decisions were made and where he delivered speeches, including "majlis" readings.
• 🧱 The walls of the hall remain plain, as Khomeini refused to use public funds for luxurious renovations like tiles.

Revolutionary Legacy

• 🚀 Khomeini spearheaded a revolution that led to the Shah leaving Iran and the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
• ⚖️ For over 40 years, Islamic law has been in effect in Iran, a direct result of Khomeini's revolutionary movement.

Striking Contrast with the Shah

• ⚖️ The video explicitly compares Khomeini's humble property to the former King Shah Reza Pahlavi's opulent lifestyle, including his 400 cars and lavish rooms.
• 👏 This simplicity was a key factor in the Iranian public choosing Khomeini and supporting the revolution.