Bahman 22 (1979 Revolution Victory) marks the day in 1979 when the Pahlavi government in Iran ended and the country's political structure underwent a fundamental transformation. The event was characterized by widespread public demonstrations and the collapse of existing governmental institutions, with estimates suggesting that hundreds of thousands participated in marches and related events. The 1979 Revolution is regarded as one of the most significant political and social changes in twentieth-century Iran, leading to major shifts in governance and society. On this day, many former governmental bodies were dissolved and a new administrative structure was established. Today, Bahman 22 is commemorated annually with ceremonies and marches in cities across Iran, holding a prominent place in the nation's modern history. Its designation as an official public holiday in the Jalali calendar was made by relevant authorities after the revolution, in order to mark and remember this pivotal historical event. According to Islamic Republic sources, this observance is registered and presented in the official calendar in this form and with these descriptions.
