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Iran plans three-day funeral for late supreme leader

From The Punch · () English

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  • Iran announced a three-day state funeral for its late Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed by US-Israeli strikes.
  • The funeral, initially planned for March 4, was postponed due to the ongoing Middle East war.
  • Events are scheduled in Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad, with up to 20 million people expected to attend.

Iran has announced plans for a three-day state funeral for its late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. State television reported on Tuesday that the funeral events will take place in Tehran, the holy cities of Qom, and Mashhad, where Khamenei will be buried. The announcement comes after Khamenei was reportedly killed by US-Israeli strikes on February 28.

The funeral was initially scheduled for March 4 but was postponed due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. Tehran's Deputy Mayor, Mohammad Amin Tavakolizadeh, stated that the funeral ceremonies in Tehran alone would last at least 24 hours. He indicated that the events might coincide with the beginning of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, which falls in mid-June.

A three-day public funeral is planned

— Mohammad Amin TavakolizadehTehran Deputy Mayor announcing the funeral plans for the late Supreme Leader.

Tavakolizadeh projected that up to 20 million people are expected to participate in the funeral proceedings. The report from The Punch (NG) cites AFP for its content, indicating a wide dissemination of the news.

In Tehran, the ceremony will last at least 24 hours

— Mohammad Amin TavakolizadehDeputy Mayor detailing the duration of funeral events in the capital.
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