Islamic Republic of Iran Army Day
| Islamic Republic of Iran Army Day | |
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| Also called | Army Day |
| Observed by | Iran |
| Celebrations | Military parades, ceremonies |
| Date | April 18 |
| Next time | 18 April 2018 |
| Frequency | annual |
Islamic Republic of Iran Army Day (Persian:روز ارتش جمهوری اسلامی ایران) is a national holiday of Iran, celebrated annually on April 18.The day of the Iranian Army has been celebrated since 1979.
On April 8, 1979 Ayatollah Khomeini met with Iranian Armed Forces soldiers who made an invaluable contribution to the victory of the revolution. On April 18, 1979, the former Supreme Leader of Iran, Ruhollah Khomeini named 18 April as Army Day, during a speech to the people calling for military parades to exhibit the nation's military preparedness.
The Iranian government makes a show of military force on Iran Army Day with parades every 18 April, often demonstrating new defense technologies. The parade is held in front of the mausoleum of Ruhollah Khomeini.
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