By Admin 
The state funeral of Iran’s former Supreme Leader, late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, will begin on July 4 and he will be laid to rest on July 9. His last journey will pass through many cities of two countries. The cities chosen reflect the religious, political and ideological underpinnings of the Islamic Republic of Tehran.
Apart from the capital Tehran, there is great recognition among Shias in the cities of Qom, Karbala, Najaf and Mashhad, which have been specially chosen for Khamenei’s last journey. Ali Khamenei’s body will be kept for public viewing on Saturday in Grand Mosallah in Tehran. Mosalla has religious and political importance.
The passage of the funeral procession through the streets of Tehran marks the final farewell to the country’s political center which houses the presidential office, parliament, judiciary, military headquarters and major centers of state. The procession is a public expression of grief and a sign of continuity of the country’s leadership in a time of change.
Ali Khamenei’s funeral will also go to Kom
Ali Khamenei’s funeral procession will be taken to Qom, the center point of Shia education. This city holds its own place in the religious affairs of Iran. Home to the country’s most influential religious educational institutions, the city has educated generations of religious leaders. The arrival of Khamenei’s funeral procession in Qom will give senior religious leaders and students an opportunity to join his last journey.
Where will the funeral procession take place in Iraq?
Apart from the cities of Iran, Ali Khamenei’s funeral procession will also be taken to Iraq, where the city of Karbala is one of the holiest cities of Shias. Here is the tomb of Imam Hussain, who was the third Shia Imam. Attending Khamenei’s funeral in Karbala will reinforce for Iran the sacrifice and perseverance that are deeply linked to Imam Hussein’s legacy.
Apart from this, Khamenei’s funeral procession will also be taken out in Najaf, Iraq. Here is the tomb of the first Shia Imam Ali. The city is one of the most prestigious centers of Shia scholarship in the world. Organizing the event in Najaf will highlight Khamenei’s importance to the entire Shia community beyond the borders of Iran.
where will the funeral take place
Ali Khamenei will be buried in the holy city of Mashhad in Iran. Here is the tomb of Imam Raza, which is visited by lakhs of devotees every year. Ali Khamenei was born in Mashhad. He spent his early life here.
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