Iranian Islamic Republic referendum, March 1979
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A Referendum on creating an Islamic Republic was held in Iran on 29 and 30 March 1979.
[edit] Result
The people were offered a simple yes or no vote on the formation of an Islamic Republic [1].
| Answer | % of vote [2] |
|---|---|
| Yes | 98.2% |
| No | 1.8% |
The referendum result was confirmed on 1 April, 1979.
[edit] Necessity of Islam
According to Grand Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, anyone who simply wanted a republic or democratic republic without Islam was the enemy of Islam and God [3].
[edit] References & notes
- ^ What Iranians Want 29 May 2003
- ^ Lonely Planet Iran, page 36, ISBN 1740594258
- ^ Turban for the Crown: The Islamic Revolution in Iran, page 137, ISBN 0195042581
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