The first funeral of Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and four members of his family will be held today. A record number of people are expected to attend the funeral at the Grand Mosalla at 8 am local time. On Sunday (July 5), Qatar-based media Al Jazeera reported this information.
Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News reported that the first funeral will be held at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosque. His body has been kept at this place since Saturday for public homage.
According to the report, a few hours before the start of the funeral prayer, the main square of the mosque was filled to the brim. After the funeral, mourning processions will be held in Tehran on Monday and in the holy city of Qom on Tuesday.
Khamenei’s body will then be taken to the Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala for further rites. Later on Thursday, the body will be brought back to the Iranian city of Mashhad for burial.
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