House Of Iran’s First Supreme Leader Stands Devoid Of Splendor In Tehran

Last Updated:June 19, 2025, 11:41 IST

The single-storey house in the Husayniyeh Jamaran area belonged to Hujjal al-Islam Sayyid Mahdi Imam Jamah, who had offered the building to Imam Khomenei for free.

Iran's first Supreme Leader Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini. (File)

The house of Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini, Iran’s first Supreme Leader, stands bereft of any grandeur in a narrow lane in Tehran.

Khomeini spearheaded the Islamic Revolution in Iran and went on to become the first Supreme Leader in 1979. His successor, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is the current Supreme Leader of Iran, the highest political and religious position in the country.

The single-storey house in the Husayniyeh Jamaran area belonged to Hujjal al-Islam Sayyid Mahdi Imam Jamah, who had offered the building to Imam Khomenei for free, as per the plaque placed outside the house.

As per the report by NDTV, the modest house’s entrance opens to a courtyard where a portrait of Khomenei is being placed. The house has two rooms: one is a living room with a small sofa and white curtains. At this house known for its Egyptian decorations, Imam Khomenei received government officials as well as other visitors.

Khomenei’s wife, Khadijeh Saqafi, also lived here with him.

A temporary passage was built to connect the house with the Husayniyeh, a hall where he met his supporters and gave sermons.

With the time, the walls of the hall lack grandeur, with it being a popular belief that the Imam never liked spending people’s money on himself.

Supporters reportedly had offered to put tiles there, but he had refused.

Iran-Israel Conflict

The house is back in focus as Imam Khomenei’s successor Khamenei leads Iran in a bitter conflict with Israel to push its nuclear ambition.

Tensions escalated in the Middle East due to violent engagement between Iran and Israel for seventh straight day on Thursday with both the sides exchanging strikes.

While Israel targetted an area near the heavy water facility of Iran’s Khondab nuclear facility, Tehran directly hit southern Israel’s biggest hospital ‘Soroka Medical Center’ in a missile attack.

Tehran, Iran

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