Notice from Imam Khomeini's Office [Request to cancel the demonstrations on 9/27/59 AHS, Mr. Tahiri's return to Isfahan]

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

Following the several notices from the grand Aytullahs the Hujaj-e Islam, the distinguished spiritual leaders of the provinces- may their blessings last long- and the respected members of the Islamic consultative Majlis, the groups parties associations, organizations, guilds and other esteemed personalities, with regard to the holiday and the street demonstrations all over the country supposed to be held on Thursday 10 th of Safar 1401 AH, corresponding to 27 th of Azar 1359. «1» Imam Khomeini, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, while sincerely thanking all of them for their affection and sentiments, stated:" Considering the present sensitive period when we are involved in a war with the enemy of Islam, and in view of our having announced a number of times that in case any disrespect is shown to me or to my photograph, the people for the sake of maintaining unity, should not show any reaction.

It is hereby requested of all of them to forgo the holiday, and the demonstrations that were to be held, and instead, attend to the removal of their difficulties and also to their other tasks. They should call on the people to maintain calm and keep order". He further stated:" It is requested that the honorable Aqa Haj Sayyid Jalaluddin Tahiri- May his blessings last long- in accordance with the request of the esteemed people of Isfahan returns to that city, and as usual continue to lead the Friday prayers and guides the people. «2» The revolutionary organs that have announced a two-day holiday should get busy with their routine. I pray to the Exalted Lord for the success of all and for the complete victory of the Muslims over the enemies of Islam."

Imam Khomeini's Office

al-Muzaffar 9,1401 AH

26,1359 AHS