1979 Revolution: Iranians celebrate the day that changed the Islamic world

People of all ages celebrate the anniversary of the 1979 Iranian revolution by holding poster of patriotism, the Iranian flag is draped over crowds, men and women join in the festivities. There is the usual humour, one man dresses in a 'Scream' mask depicting the 'ghoul' as American. Tehran, Azadi Square. Iran. 11/2/10.

The Islamic revolution in Iran transformed the world when Iran opposed American interests in the nations oil as it had America's then arch-rival the Soviet Union on its borders.

People of all ages celebrate the anniversary of the 1979 Iranian revolution by holding poster of patriotism, the Iranian flag is draped over crowds, men and women join in the festivities. There is the usual humour, one man dresses in a 'Scream' mask depicting the 'ghoul' as American. Tehran, Azadi Square. Iran. 11/2/10.

The Islamic revolution in Iran transformed the world when Iran opposed American interests in the nations oil as it had America's then arch-rival the Soviet Union on its borders.

People of all ages celebrate the anniversary of the 1979 Iranian revolution by holding poster of patriotism, the Iranian flag is draped over crowds, men and women join in the festivities. There is the usual humour, one man dresses in a 'Scream' mask depicting the 'ghoul' as American. Tehran, Azadi Square. Iran. 11/2/10.

The Islamic revolution in Iran transformed the world when Iran opposed American interests in the nations oil as it had America's then arch-rival the Soviet Union on its borders.

People of all ages celebrate the anniversary of the 1979 Iranian revolution by holding poster of patriotism, the Iranian flag is draped over crowds, men and women join in the festivities. There is the usual humour, one man dresses in a 'Scream' mask depicting the 'ghoul' as American. Tehran, Azadi Square. Iran. 11/2/10.

The Islamic revolution in Iran transformed the world when Iran opposed American interests in the nations oil as it had America's then arch-rival the Soviet Union on its borders.

People of all ages celebrate the anniversary of the 1979 Iranian revolution by holding poster of patriotism, the Iranian flag is draped over crowds, men and women join in the festivities. There is the usual humour, one man dresses in a 'Scream' mask depicting the 'ghoul' as American. Tehran, Azadi Square. Iran. 11/2/10.

The Islamic revolution in Iran transformed the world when Iran opposed American interests in the nations oil as it had America's then arch-rival the Soviet Union on its borders.

People of all ages celebrate the anniversary of the 1979 Iranian revolution by holding poster of patriotism, the Iranian flag is draped over crowds, men and women join in the festivities. There is the usual humour, one man dresses in a 'Scream' mask depicting the 'ghoul' as American. Tehran, Azadi Square. Iran. 11/2/10.

The Islamic revolution in Iran transformed the world when Iran opposed American interests in the nations oil as it had America's then arch-rival the Soviet Union on its borders.

People of all ages celebrate the anniversary of the 1979 Iranian revolution by holding poster of patriotism, the Iranian flag is draped over crowds, men and women join in the festivities. There is the usual humour, one man dresses in a 'Scream' mask depicting the 'ghoul' as American. Tehran, Azadi Square. Iran. 11/2/10.

The Islamic revolution in Iran transformed the world when Iran opposed American interests in the nations oil as it had America's then arch-rival the Soviet Union on its borders.