Why the most democratic public celebrations?

In the historical life of any nation, there are some days that due to the events happened on those days such as revolution or public independence, these days, turned in to glorious and historical days and sometime have changed in to a tradition or ceremony. In most of the countries, respecting this day is held by parading or army maneuver, local celebrations or special ceremonies so, In Iran also, annually, the ceremonial anniversary of the most important historical and political event of the country, the victory of Islamic Revolution, is held by celebration and demonstration. In this regard, it seems that Iran is the only country that holds the anniversary of its victory through public and overall demonstrations in all the parts of the country in fact, people by their voluntarily attendance in annual demonstrations of twentieth of Bhman, in different areas of the country, pledge their allegiance to the ideals and wishes of their leader and the revolution. The importance of this issue is to the extent that we dare to say the people's demonstration in the anniversary of victory, among the current ceremonies of the other nations has been quite special and has changed in to a kind of symbol or social behavior and in fact, shows the nature of the Revolution after elapsing of some decades henceforth, it is necessary to answer this important question that why respecting Islamic Revolution victory is held through demonstration? In discussing this subject, it is tried that by explaining and clarifying the nature of this revolution, this question will be answered and clarified.

Comparison of Islamic Revolution's celebration and respect with those of other countries

The special events or ceremonies such as revolution or the independence of any state, in accordance with the customs and culture of that country is held differently than the other countries. The usual forms of these ceremonies include closing that day, flattering of the flag, shooting ball of celebration, local celebrations and not the public and symbolic. For example, in Pakistan, the Independence Day of this country, is a formal holiday and through a special ceremony the flag is flattered by the President and the Prime minister and also, a ceremony was also held around the country to celebrate this day. India, also, by flying its flag around the city and all areas of the country, celebrates the country's Independence Day. Kazakhstan with local celebrations in which just some groups of people attend are held and Brazilian by holding dance ceremonies welcome the country's Independence Day. The Students in Cambodia near the tower of independence which has been built as a symbol of Cambodia independence from France in 1953 , sends the balloons to the sky. In some countries, such as Russia, the country's armed forces along with the anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, in one of the big squares of Moscow do the military parading But in Iran, the celebration of Revolution is being held quite different from those of other countries. Each year, along with twentieth of Bahman people participating in demonstrations around the country, respect this day. In general terms, demonstration means marching in common paths by a group of people with the same goal therefore, the history of the people marching in the contemporary era goes back to fights of before the revolution against Shah. On that era, the numerous demonstrations took place in the course of popular battles, but the largest and most comprehensive demonstration which was held, is related to the greatest gathering of people in the thirteen of Shahrivar in 1375 after the pray of AID Fetr in the center of SHahid Mofatah. After that also, big marches and protests such as marches or rallies on 17th of Shahrivar month, and Azar of 57 which coincides Muharram was held and ultimately caused the Revolution to achieve prosperity so, After the Revolution also on the anniversary of the revolution, people to announce their participation and solidarity as well as defending the ideals of their revolution, demonstrating on the streets. Henceforth, in political representation of twentieth of Bahaman's demonstrations, we can from one side call it related to the nature of the Islamic Revolution which is democratic aspect, and from another side, call it an agent for continuity of the revolution.

The democratic nature of the Revolution

Groups or classes of the people, leadership and ideology, have three basic components which form the basis of most of contemporary revolution, Although Islamic Revolution of Iran benefits this three basic elements, some of its unique and special features has wondered many thinkers of the world and especially the West and a new generation of theories of revolution to be increased Hence, persons like Michel Foucault by trip to Iran admitted that this revolution is something new and unique. Besides to be a religious revolution, having a unique leader as well as people' participation is one of the most unique and revolutionary pillars of Iran. Although the element of people's participation in all revolutions is seen and the revolution which by itself is from the most complete socio-political type and without participation and help of the people is meaningless, the people's participation in Revolution of 57 is different from other revolutions. In fact, the special character related to the democracy of the Revolution and its publicity is that, most of people whether man or woman from any social class such as, farmers, workers, state employee, the students of the villages and the cities and Etc. participated in it and by the same goals while chattering slogans. Despite the fact that revolutionary movement in Iran was based on Islamic values but, most of minor religious sects also, along with people participated, in other word, in Islamic Revolution of Iran, neither there is participation of the different classes nor, a political dynamic of the revolution or revolutionary activities but, whatever happened, in Iran, was active participation of the people. It is in a sense that investigating most of Revolutions such as the French revolution, Cuba, Russia or the like, show that just a district or class of the people participated in those revolutions. For example, French revolution was the revolution of aristocrats and bourgeois, Cuba's revolution relied on militaries and army and the revolution of Russia and China occurred by workers and farmers. Foucault also, has paid attention to this feature of Islamic Revolution and emphasized on two important intentional elements which one is collective will of the people in changing themselves and social institutions and the second, the role of Imam in the events of the revolution. Foucault considers collective intention and will as the symbol of Iranian's power and what scientists considered as a political myth, was accomplished practically in Iran he also adds that he has observed a collective will obviously and practically in Iran. Hazrat Imam has also considered this aspect of revolution very important and, continuously in his different speeches has emphasized on the role of the people in Revolution and said: mobilization of the groups , the unity and cohesiveness of the different classes with one another and their participation in the current of the Revolution, by a solid intention, was a main factor in the victory and accomplishment of the revolution so to this reason, Hazrat Imam has introduced people as the lawyer of the state administrators and recommends all the high state staffs to treat people in a way that satisfy God .
The visual reflection of Imam's speeches can be seen in the demonstrations of Aid of Fetr in 17th of SHahrivar or the demonstration of Tsouva and Ashora in Tehran 1357 which ultimately caused Revolution. Although Islamic Revolution came to victory in 57, people after that, during some decades, respect along with demonstration the victory of their country which is a reason for the continuity of this movement.

Demonstration: continuity and movement of Revolution

As no revolution happens without participation of people, continuity of any revolutions is also due to the participation of people on the scene and this participation, in Islamic Revolution, has been obviously proved. The public demonstrations are one of the exhibitions of these cohesive and glorious participations. Mainly collective and supportive movements of the groups of people show their collective intention and their cooperation. Despite the fat that the demonstrations show unity and collaboration of the people, it is a movement in line with surveillance of the values and Islamic Ideals of the revolution and also an indicator of people's intelligibility against inside and outside enemies. The importance of this indicator in continuity and keeping of Revolution's ideals , is to the extent that we can say that if there was no continuous widespread supports of the people in the events of after the revolution , the Revolution will face shaking and insecurity , on the other hand, the participation of the people in the demonstrations of 22th of Bahman to keep the values of the revolution, shows that Islamic Revolution has not ended in 57 and still going on aiming to achieve its goals. Hazrat Imam, has also considered this dimension, too and believes " achieving victory is easier than keep it " Imam considers the unity of the word is a way to keep Revolution's values and says " the Muslims must have a united hand by the goal of cooperation and accretion " Hazrat Imam has also regarded the individual influence and believes that man in the numerous gatherings such as demonstrations, is affected and no doubt becomes uncontrollable and obeys a slogan or scream unconsciously. In fact the people's participation which is following chattering slogan against colonization and defending public right, is a factor in line with discussions of Islamic Revolutions so, it means if we consider the discussions of Islamic Revolution as democracy, justice, unity and battling imperialism so, the people's participation and their slogan Is a criterion for the defense of Islamic Revolution and its continuity.
Of course, in this regard, some of the internal or foreign dissidents are trying to by reversal showing of the facts and lack of well- covering in their Medias, call peoples demonstration and their unity something false and incorrect and talk about the debacle and end of the revolution.
But, the widespread participation of the people, in numerous collections have usually confirmed contrary to what they claimed and shows that Islamic revolution have had developing current and pass a moving way henceforth, by confessing to realities and recognition of decision and the will of people to the defense of the country, despite of revising in their policies failed to interfere in internal affairs against people.

The end of the speech

The ultimate investigation regarding reasons of respecting the victory of Islamic Revolution in the shape of people's demonstrations showed that that this type of respect, in the first step has been more important than the nature of the revolution and in the second step, is showing democratic continuity of Islamic Revolution . The more important part of nature of this revolution is related to the democratic characteristic in which numerous people fought Pahlavi regime. This numerous population, not only is not from a specific class, but also had involved different classes of the people. Ultimately, the specific exhibition of these gatherings appeared in huge and highly populated demonstrations and has gifted us Revolution victory. People After the victory, annually, in reviving their allegiance to the ideals of the revolution, demonstrates to keep the values of the Revolution. These revolutions which have the message of intelligibility ,shows that although the Revolution succeeded in 1357 , since then, the danger of imperialism and oppression is felt as result, we must keep the revolution and spread its values. For this end, democratic demonstrations are an opportunity to exhibit democratic and Islamic nature of the Revolution and representing this issue that the Revolution is not limited to a specific time but, it is moving and its continuing nature and always is on move.