Martyred Supreme Leader Laid to Rest as Thousands Attend Farewell Ceremony in Tehran

The farewell ceremony for Iran’s Martyred Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, began on Saturday at Tehran’s Grand Imam Khomeini Mosalla, where thousands of mourners gathered to pay their final respects. The event commenced in the early hours of the day, with large crowds filling the prayer complex for the state-organized memorial.

Officials overseeing the ceremonies said the farewell program will continue through Sunday, allowing people from across the country to participate in commemorative events. Security and logistical arrangements were put in place to accommodate the large number of attendees expected during the two-day ceremony.

The funeral has drawn significant domestic and international attention, marking a major moment in Iran’s political and religious history. State authorities described the gathering as a symbol of national solidarity, while observers noted the scale of public participation during the official mourning period.