The 3rd of Khordad May 23 on the Iranian calendar and the anniversary of the liberation of Khorramshahr The city in Iran southwestern province of Khuzestan was freed by Iranian soldiers in 1982 after 578 days of occupation by Bathist forces of Iraqs former dictator Saddam Hussein The historic event proved the indomitable will of the Iranian nation in defending their country against any trespasser especially the enemies of the Islamic Revolution The news created a euphoric atmosphere among Iranians and the founder of the Islamic Republic Imam Khomeini proclaimed that Khorramshahr was freed by God Show Less >>