Iran's Martyred Leader Buried in Mashhad

Iran’s Martyred Leader Laid to Rest in Mashhad After Week-Long Funeral Ceremonies

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10 July, 2026 09:25

Iran’s Martyred Leader Laid to Rest in Mashhad After Week-Long Funeral Ceremonies

The martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has been laid to rest as millions of mourners from across Iran and the region brought several days of unprecedented mourning to their final destination.

The final burial took place in the Dar al‑Dhikr prayer hall at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad late on Thursday, after the coffin was carried around the holy tomb of Imam Reza (AS) as part of funeral rites.

The funeral prayer over his body was held at the Payambar‑e Azam (Great Prophet) Courtyard of the shrine, followed by a private farewell ceremony for the family of the martyred Leader.

Following the burial, Iranians and Muslims from across the world performed the Laylat al‑Dafn (night of burial) prayer for him.

On Thursday morning, the final funeral procession in Mashhad saw an endless sea of mourners accompany the vehicle carrying the blessed bodies through the streets of the city.

The prayer for the deceased was led by the martyred leader’s eldest son, Seyyed Mostafa Khamenei, who performed the ritual prayers over the bodies.

So vast was the congregation that in addition to the shrine itself, the prayers were also conducted along the streets of Navvab Safavi, Tabarsi, and Shirazi, where countless mourners had gathered.

The slogans “Death to America,” “Death to Israel,” and “Death to those opposed to the Guardianship of the Jurist” reverberated throughout the procession route, while red flags of vengeance bearing the inscriptions “Ya Latharat al-Hussein” (O Avengers of Hussein) waved across the streets, symbolizing both mourning and the determination to seek justice.

The funeral ceremonies began last Friday with tributes from political officials from over 45 countries and scholars from more than 90 nations.

This was followed by farewell ceremonies at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla over the weekend, where millions paid their respects.

On Monday, the bodies were processed through Tehran with similarly massive participation, and on Tuesday, ceremonies were held in Qom and at the Jamkaran Mosque.

The remarkable participation continued internationally, with about 10 million Iraqis gathering in Najaf and Karbala on Wednesday to pay their respects.

Iraqi officials confirmed it as one of the largest funeral gatherings in recent history, with tribal groups accompanying the funeral convoy for miles.

Diverse participation

Mourners from Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Turkey, and Nigeria crossed geographical boundaries to participate in the historic farewell.

Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, the leader of the Nigerian Islamic Movement, was also present among the mourners, underscoring the global resonance of the martyred leader’s message of resistance against oppression.

Turkish mourners were heard chanting “Labbaik Ya Seyyed Mojtaba” (Here I am, O Seyyed Mojtaba), demonstrating the international reach of the late leader’s spiritual and political legacy.

Throughout the procession, the voice of the martyred leader played from loudspeakers, prompting waves of collective weeping.

Mourners carried banners condemning US President Donald Trump and chanting slogans demanding vengeance, with chants of “Revenge, revenge” echoing through the streets.

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei was assassinated alongside several members of his family on February 28, the opening day of the 40-day war of aggression launched by the United States and the Israeli regime against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Among those martyred were the new Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei’s wife, the late leader’s son-in-law, a daughter, and his 14-month-old granddaughter.