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State funeral of Ali Khamenei

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State funeral of Ali Khamenei
The Grand Mosalla of Tehran in 2025
The Grand Mosalla of Tehran (pictured in 2025), where Khamenei's body was to lie in state
DateTo be determined
LocationGrand Mosalla, Tehran (lying-in-state)
ParticipantsIranian officials and clerics, relatives and followers
BurialImam Reza shrine

The state funeral of the second supreme leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei, is expected to take place throughout a three-day period in cities including Tehran, Qom and Mashhad, following his assassination on 28 February.[1] It was originally expected to take place in Tehran and Mashhad from 4 to 6 March 2026 but was postponed due to the Iran war.[2][3]

Background

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Main article: Assassination of Ali Khamenei

Khamenei was assassinated at the onset of the 2026 Iran war on 28 February at 08:10 (IRST), at his residence in Tehran, Iran. The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting confirmed Khamenei's death at around 05:00 (IRST) the following day.[4][5][6] The government announced a 40-day mourning period and a week-long public holiday.[7] Khamenei's daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law and grandchild were also killed in the strikes.[8][9][5]

Khamenei was succeeded by his son Mojtaba Khamenei, following his election as Supreme Leader on 8 March 2026.[10]

Prelude

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The public were expected to observe the body of Khamenei at the Imam Khomeini Prayer Hall at the Grand Mosalla of Tehran.[11] The Fars News Agency stated that Khamenei would be buried at the Imam Reza shrine in his hometown of Mashhad.[12] However, on 18 April, the Astan Quds Razavi foundation said that the burial location had not yet been decided.[13]

A ceremony marking the fortieth-day anniversary of Khamenei's death was held with the participation of people and groups of mourners from inside and outside the country.[14][15]

On 2 June, Iranian officials and state media announced that the funeral would take place over three days and would involve public ceremonies in several Iranian cities, including a 24-hour ceremony in Tehran. The funeral is likely to be held in mid-June, according to the Islamic Republic News Agency, but an official timetable has not been announced.[16]

References

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  1. ^ Sands, Leo; Nikounazar, Leily (2 June 2026). "Iran Reveals 3-Day Funeral Plan for Ayatollah Khamenei, After Long Delay". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
  2. ^ "Iranians to bid farewell to late Supreme Leader Khamenei at Tehran ceremony". Reuters. 4 March 2026.
  3. ^ "Iran delays Khamenei funeral as US and Israeli bombardment continues". BBC News. 4 March 2026.
  4. ^ "Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, state media says". BBC. 28 February 2026. Archived from the original on 28 February 2026. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
  5. ^ a b Jon Gambrell; Melanie Lidman; Josh Boak; Eric Tucker (28 February 2026). "Iranian state media say country's supreme leader is dead". AP News. Archived from the original on 28 February 2026. Retrieved 1 March 2026. Citing unidentified sources, the semiofficial Fars news agency, believed to be close to the Revolutionary Guard, reported that several relatives of Khamenei were also killed, including a daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law and grandchild.
  6. ^ "Ayatollah Khamenei Death: Official Confirmation". Islamic Info Center. 1 March 2026. Archived from the original on 2 March 2026. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
  7. ^ "Iran announces 40 days of mourning, 7 public holidays after Khamenei's death". Khaleej Times. 1 March 2026.
  8. ^ Ben Ari, Lior (2 March 2026). "Reports in Iran: Khamenei's wife dies from her wounds". Ynetglobal. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
  9. ^ Suter, Tara (2 March 2026). "Khamenei's wife dies from injuries sustained in US, Israeli attack: State media". The Hill. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  10. ^ "Mojtaba Khamenei, son of late supreme leader, named his successor". The Associated Press. 8 March 2026. Retrieved 10 March 2026 – via NewsNation.
  11. ^ "Iran to begin three-day funeral rites for late Ayatollah Khamenei in Tehran". France 24. 4 March 2026. Archived from the original on 4 March 2026. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
  12. ^ "Iran postpones Khamenei funeral over likely unprecedented turnout". Daily Sabah. AFP. 4 March 2026.
  13. ^ "Burial site of Khamenei not yet determined, religious foundation says". Iran International. 18 April 2026. Retrieved 19 April 2026.
  14. ^ آغاز مراسم چهلمین روز شهادت مقام معظم رهبری (Commemoration ceremonies begin for the 40th anniversary of the martyrdom of the Supreme Leader) Retrieved 19 April 2026
  15. ^ تصاویر جمعیت عظیم پاکستان در چهلم رهبر شهید انقلاب (Images of the massive Pakistani crowds commemorating the 40th-day commemoration of the martyrdom of the leader of the revolution) Retrieved 19 April 2026
  16. ^ Sands, Leo; Nikounazar, Leily (2 June 2026). "Iran Reveals 3-Day Funeral Plan for Ayatollah Khamenei, After Long Delay". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2 June 2026.


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