Khamenei funeral, burial ceremonies after Muharram’s first 10 days
Committee says schedule honors late leader’s commitment to Muharram observances and allows preparations for expected crowds
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — The official committee overseeing commemorations for the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announced Tuesday that his funeral, procession and burial ceremonies, along with those of deceased members of his family, will be held after the first 10 days of Muharram.
In its second official statement, the committee dismissed reports circulating in domestic and foreign media about the timing of the ceremonies, describing them as unverified and inaccurate.
The committee said the decision was made in accordance with Khamenei’s longstanding commitment to the annual mourning ceremonies of Imam Hussein during the first 10 days of Muharram, one of the most significant periods in the Islamic calendar.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed late Feb. 28 in a joint U.S. and Israeli airstrike targeting his central Tehran compound. The attack occurred during a high-level meeting between Khamenei and his top aides.
According to the statement, postponing the ceremonies will allow Muharram observances to proceed uninterrupted across Iran and other countries while giving government agencies and volunteer organizations additional time to prepare for the large crowds expected to attend the funeral events.
“Recent speculations and rumors published in domestic and foreign media regarding the timing and specific details of the ceremonies are entirely invalid and lack credibility,” the committee said.
It added that the reports had created confusion among mourners and supporters seeking to participate in what it described as a historic national event.
The committee said extensive planning is underway to ensure a “magnificent and solemn” farewell, procession and burial ceremony for Khamenei and members of his family.
It noted that final arrangements are still being coordinated and that the exact dates, locations and schedules for the ceremonies will be announced at a later time.
“The precise details and schedule of these ceremonies will be officially announced by this committee in due course,” the statement said.
Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is marked by mourning ceremonies commemorating Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of God be upon him), who was martyred in the battle of Karbala in 680 A.D.
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