Ceremony begins to mark 37th passing anniversary of Imam Khomeini

A ceremony to commemorate the 37th passing anniversary of the founding father of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, began on Thursday at his mausoleum in Tehran. People from various cities and villages across Iran have traveled to the capital, some on foot, to participate in the event.

Senior Iranian officials, including the head of the Judiciary, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, and the Attorney General, Mohammad Montazeri, joined the gathering. The message of the current Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, is scheduled to be read out later during the ceremony.

The event marks the anniversary of Imam Khomeini's death on June 3, 1989. He led the 1979 Islamic Revolution that overthrew the monarchy and established the Islamic Republic of Iran. The ceremony is an annual tradition that draws millions of mourners from across the country.

According to Mehr News, the ceremony is ongoing and further details will be provided as updates become available.