Mashhad's mausoleum complex and spiritual center of Twelver Shia Islam
The funeral schedule for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been announced, with ceremonies planned from July 4 to July 9 in Tehran, Qom,Mashhad, and other cities. Officials say millions are expected to attend, reflecting a moment of national unity under new leadership as regional tensions persist after the February strikes that killed Khamenei and sparked ongoing conflict.
Khamenei’s funeral is set to run across Tehran, Qom, Karbala and Mashhad with public holidays and city closures. Officials forecast tens of millions will attend, underscoring the theocracy’s effort to display unity amid war. The events also reflect ongoing tensions with the US and regional actors.