Iran to bid farewell to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, India to be represented by Governor Seyyed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Pabitra Margherita
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israeli airstrike on February 28. After his death, his son Mojtaba Khamenei was elected as Iran's new supreme leader in early March. The incident was seen as the biggest political and strategic turning point in the history of Iran's 46-year-old Islamic regime.
New Delhi / Mumbai: The state funeral and tribute events held in memory of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will begin on July 4, 2026. Delegations from many countries of the world will arrive in Iran during this time. Bihar Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita will represent India at the ceremony.
According to Iranian media, a formal invitation was also sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the state funeral. However, it has been decided to send a delegation from the Indian government.
Events will be held in many cities from July 4 to 9
The tribute ceremony will begin on July 4 and 5 at the Imam Khomeini Mosala prayer hall in Tehran, where thousands of people will pay their respects to the late leader. It will be followed by a final visit to Tehran and the holy city of Qom on July 6 and 7. The final event will be held on July 9 in the northeastern city of Mashhad, where Ayatollah Khamenei will be laid to rest in the premises of the holy shrine of Imam Reza.
He died in an airstrike
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israeli airstrike on February 28. After his death, his son Mojtaba Khamenei was elected as Iran's new supreme leader in early March. The incident was seen as the biggest political and strategic turning point in the history of Iran's 46-year-old Islamic regime.
Four members of the family were also killed.
According to reports, four members of Khamenei's family were also killed in the US-Israeli strikes. They included his wife, son and daughter-in-law. At the time, US President Donald Trump publicly confirmed Khamenei's death.
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Millions of people are expected to attend the funeral events in Iran. Senior leaders and delegations from several countries will also be present. In such a situation, the eyes of the whole world are on this historic event and the diplomatic developments related to it.
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