Adoption of Iranian Constitution

Date: December 3, 1979 • Location: Tehran, Iran

Following the result of a two-day referendum, the current Constitution of Iran was adopted.

A constitutional referendum was held in Iran on 2 and 3 December 1979, in which the new Islamic constitution was approved by 99.5% of voters.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Iran's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.