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“If a fly gets into the throat of one who is fasting, it is not necessary to pull it out.”

Quote by Ruhollah Khomeini

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Ruhollah Khomeini

Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder and former Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, was born on September 24, 1902, and passed away on June 3, 1989. He was a pivotal figure in Iran's history, leading the Islamic Revolution that overthrew the Pahlavi monarchy and established the Islamic Republic. more

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