Iranians celebrate during the 44th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution - in pictures

  • Iranians take part in an event to mark the 44th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, in Tehran. EPA
    Iranians take part in an event to mark the 44th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, in Tehran. EPA
  • A man holds a flag written "Down with the US" in Persian and depicting a picture of the late supreme leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. EPA
    A man holds a flag written "Down with the US" in Persian and depicting a picture of the late supreme leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. EPA
  • A man wears a jacket in the colours of the Iranian flag. AP
    A man wears a jacket in the colours of the Iranian flag. AP
  • Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Tehran and other cities as Iran marked anniversary. EPA
    Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Tehran and other cities as Iran marked anniversary. EPA
  • Iranian girls show their hands written in Persian, "Ready to sacrifice my life for the leader". EPA
    Iranian girls show their hands written in Persian, "Ready to sacrifice my life for the leader". EPA
  • For the past two years, the day was commemorated mainly in vehicles and on motorcycles because of coronavirus restrictions. AFP
    For the past two years, the day was commemorated mainly in vehicles and on motorcycles because of coronavirus restrictions. AFP
  • This year, many people waving flags walked to the capital's Azadi Square, despite low temperatures. AFP
    This year, many people waving flags walked to the capital's Azadi Square, despite low temperatures. AFP
  • They chanted slogans including “Down with the US”, “Down with Israel” and “Down with the UK”. AFP
    They chanted slogans including “Down with the US”, “Down with Israel” and “Down with the UK”. AFP
  • The chief of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Hossein Salami, centre, takes part in the events in Tehran. AP
    The chief of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Hossein Salami, centre, takes part in the events in Tehran. AP
  • This year's commemorations come after months of nationwide protests triggered by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini. AFP
    This year's commemorations come after months of nationwide protests triggered by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini. AFP
  • Fireworks are set off in Tehran. Reuters
    Fireworks are set off in Tehran. Reuters