📅 5 November 1964
He began exile under restrictions in Bursa, continuing religious study and communication with followers.
📅 5 October 1965
From the Iraqi centre of Shi‘i learning, he rebuilt teaching and political communication with Iran.
📅 5 October 1965
Students and visitors carried statements, books and recorded sermons from Khomeini’s circle into Iran.
📅 23 October 1977
Khomeini’s eldest son and close assistant died suddenly. Supporters widely suspected foul play, while the precise cause remained contested.
📅 23 October 1977
Mourning ceremonies across Iran allowed clerics, bazaaris, nationalists and religious activists to speak Khomeini’s name publicly and rebuild networks.
📅 23 October 1977
The memorial cycle helped transform scattered discontent into a movement that could use religious gatherings to evade state restrictions.
