Ali Khamenei
Iran prepares multi-city funeral ceremonies for Ali Khamenei, millions expected
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- Funeral planned across Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad
- Up to 20 million mourners expected in the capital
- Three-day national mourning arrangements underway
Iran is preparing large-scale funeral ceremonies for Ali Khamenei, the former Supreme Leader of Iran, with events set to take place across Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad, according to officials.
A senior Tehran municipality official said arrangements are underway to accommodate an estimated 15 to 20 million participants in the capital alone, describing the planned ceremonies as one of the largest public gatherings in recent years.
Officials said the farewell process will span three days, with the main procession in Tehran expected to continue for at least 24 hours.
They added that the burial site will be in Mashhad, at the shrine of Imam Reza, in line with the deceased’s will and guidance from close associates.
Authorities said coordination is ongoing with several provinces as nationwide interest in participation continues to grow.
The ceremonies are expected to take place around late Dhu al-Hijjah or early Muharram (which corresponds to mid to late June for late Dhu al-Hijjah and late June to early July for early Muharram) pending final confirmation of schedules and venues in Tehran, including possible locations such as the Grand Mosque and the Imam Khomeini Shrine area.
