1979 Iranian Islamic Republic referendum

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A referendum on establishing an Islamic republic was held in Iran on 30 and 31 March 1979. It took place in the aftermath of the Iranian Revolution, which led to the overthrow of the Pahlavi dynasty on 11 February 1979 and the rise of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini as Iran's de facto leader. Voters were asked whether the country should be transformed into an "Islamic Republic", to replace the outgoing Imperial State. The proposal was approved by an overwhelming majority, although the result was marred by boycotts and disputes over electoral interference. Following the referendum, the Persian Constitution of 1906 was declared invalid, and a new constitution based on Sharia law and the doctrine of velayat-e-faqih was drafted and ratified by a further referendum on 3 December 1979.

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