Iraq gets ready to host Leader’s funeral procession

Iraq has got ready to host a funeral ceremony for the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Iraqi authorities have completed security, logistical, and service preparations for the funeral procession.

The Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala will host a number of funeral programs following the arrival of the Martyred Leader’s body from Iran.

The programs include an official ceremony at Najaf International Airport, attended by the heads of Iraq’s executive, legislative, and judicial branches, senior political leaders, members of the Coordination Framework, parliamentarians, and other state officials.

A public funeral procession will also be held in Najaf on Wednesday morning, set to come to conclusion at the shrine of Imam Ali (AS).

As scheduled, 10 provinces in Iraq are going to close their offices during the Martyred Leader of Islamic Revolution's farewell ceremonies in Najaf and Karbala Provinces.

The provinces of Baghdad, Najaf Ashraf, Karbala, Babil, Dhi Qar, Basra, Maysan, Wasit, Muthanna and Diwaniyah have so far announced that they will close on Wednesday to accompany the funeral of the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.