Officials from 30 countries to attend Leader's funeral

Officials from more than 30 countries have been set to participate in funeral ceremonies for Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

The ceremonies will take place in presence of representatives and religious figures from more than 90 countries.

Ali-Akbar Pourjamshidian, the secretary of Iran’s National Headquarters for the Farewell and Funeral of the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution said extensive preparations have been made for the funeral and farewell ceremonies of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei under decisions adopted by the Supreme National Security Council and in coordination with the office and family of the Martyred Leader.

The secretary said President Masoud Pezeshkian established the National Headquarters for Holding the Farewell and Funeral Ceremony of the Great Leader, Leader of the Ummah. The HQ will be headed by First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref, with the Interior Ministry serving as secretariat and with participation from all state institutions and public bodies.

According to Pourjamshidian, a number of committees, including logistics, executive affairs, university ceremonies, security, infrastructure, cultural and media affairs, international affairs, and specialized public committees have been formed to organize, direct, and carry out the ceremonies in Tehran, Qom, Mashhad, and Iraq.

He added that Iraq has also formed a national headquarters at the highest level under the supervision of the Iraqi prime minister and managed by the head of the prime minister’s office to coordinate with Iran in organizing the funeral procession, ceremonial reception, and honoring of the Martyred Leader’s body.

The secretary said the main objectives of the ceremonies are reinforcing national cohesion and unity among political, social, and religious groups, as well as strengthening solidarity in the Muslim world.

He said another goal of the ceremonies is to declare renewed allegiance to the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei.

The farewell ceremonies and funeral prayers for the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution and his family will be held at Imam Khomeini (RA) Grand Mosalla in Tehran on July 5.