Memorial Ceremonies Planned for Martyred Leader Ayatollah Khamenei

Head of the Islamic Development Coordination Council in Tehran Province, Mohsen Mahmoudi, announced on Friday that memorial ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, will begin after evening prayers at mosques, holy shrines, and religious centers throughout the province. Speaking to reporters, Mahmoudi thanked the public for their massive participation in the farewell and funeral ceremonies for the Leader and his family. He added that following the initial ceremonies, mourners are expected to gather at designated public venues for additional mourning programs. Memorial services will continue in the coming days at mosques, hussainiyas, religious centers, and private homes across Tehran Province to honor the memory of the martyred Leader.

The body of Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei was laid to rest next to the holy shrine of Imam Reza (a.s.) in Mashhad on July 9, after massive funeral processions in Tehran, Qom, Najaf, and Karbala. According to Mehr News Agency, Ayatollah Khamenei was martyred in a joint US-Israeli strike on Tehran on February 28, 2026, at the outset of a 40-day war of aggression against Iran. His martyrdom triggered widespread mourning across the region and the world. The report by Mehr News Agency added that the commemorative events aim to pay tribute to the Leader's legacy and sacrifice.