Iranians will begin bidding farewell to late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at a ceremony in Tehran on Wednesday night, a senior official told state media.
Hojjatoleslam Mahmoudi, head of Iran’s Islamic Propagation Council, said the three-day ceremony will allow the public to pay respects at Imam Khomeini Prayer Hall starting at 10 p.m. local time.
Funeral procession details will be announced later.
“The Mosalla will be receiving visitors, and the dear people can attend and take part in the farewell ceremony and mark a strong presence once again,”
Mahmoudi said, according to Iranian media.
Khamenei, 86, ruled Iran with an iron hand, maintaining a staunchly anti-U.S. and anti-Israel stance.
He was killed on Saturday in airstrikes reportedly carried out by Israel and the United States, Iranian state media reported.
The leader’s death has triggered heightened tensions in the region and sparked mourning across Iran, with government officials urging citizens to attend the ceremonies peacefully.
Mahmoudi emphasized the importance of public participation, describing the farewell as an opportunity for Iranians to show respect and unity during a period of national mourning.
State media said security measures will be in place during the ceremonies, and citizens are encouraged to follow official guidelines while attending.
