Tehran: Millions of people gathered in the capital Tehran on Saturday, the second day of the funeral of Iran’s former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. People are reaching the Imam Khomeini Grand Musalla complex to pay their last respects. Meanwhile, Iran has also given a strong warning to Western countries on the issue of the Strait of Hormuz.
Why did people gather for the last rites in Tehran?
Arrangements were made for the general public in the Grand Musalla on Saturday. Men, women and children wearing black clothes were seen raising religious slogans. Foreign delegations had paid tribute on Friday. The administration estimates that lakhs of people will attend the funeral, which will last for a week.
It is being considered the largest mourning ceremony since the funeral of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989. In view of security, metal detectors have been installed in the complex, and in view of the intense heat, arrangements for drinking water and food have also been made for the devotees.
Through which cities will the last journey pass?
According to the government program, the last yatra will pass through Tehran, Qom, Najaf, Karbala and Mashhad. On July 9, Ayatollah Khamenei will be laid to rest near the Mausoleum of Imam Reza in his hometown, Mashhad.
Why is the coffin of a 14-month-old girl in the news?
Among the coffins kept in the Grand Musalla, the coffin of Khamenei’s 14-month-old granddaughter Zahra Mohammadi Golpaygani is also included. Her photograph has also been kept with him. Khamenei’s coffin has been covered with the Iranian flag and the red ‘Ya Hussein’ flag, a symbol of Shia tradition, has been placed on it.
What did Trump claim about Iran?
US President Donald Trump claimed that in view of Khamenei’s funeral, America has decided not to take any military action for a week. He said that Iran wants a settlement and America has given this time on humanitarian grounds. There has been no official response from Iran on this yet.
Why did the news of thousands of graves being prepared come out?
According to reports, thousands of new graves have been prepared in Tehran’s Behisht-e-Zahra cemetery to deal with any emergency during the funeral. The administration has also deployed special teams to deal with possible accidents and situations of missing people.
