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Mass funeral procession for Khamenei to start at 6 a.m. in Tehran

Massive funeral procession for late Iranian leader Ali Khamenei is set to start at 6:00 a.m. on July 8, with authorities anticipating 15 to 20 million attendees in Tehran. Afterward, Khamenei's body will be taken to Qom and then to Iraq for farewell ceremonies in Karbala and Najaf.

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Jul 6, 2026 · 1 min read
Mass funeral procession for Khamenei to start at 6 a.m. in Tehran

Key Takeaways

  • •Authorities expect 15 to 20 million participants in the funeral procession for Ali Khamenei starting at 6:00 a.m. local time on July 8.
  • •First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref called the procession 'an epoch-making occasion born of the spirit of the Islamic Revolution.'
  • •Khamenei's body will be transported to Qom after the Tehran procession, a significant religious center in Iran.
  • •Farewell ceremonies are scheduled in Iraq's Karbala and Najaf on July 8 before Khamenei's burial in Mashhad on July 9.

TEHRAN,July 6 — A massive funeral for late Iranian leader Ali Khamenei kicks off 6:00 a.m. Monday. Officials expect 15 to 20 million to join . Khamenei's body and family will move through Tehran streets,forcing road closures and tight security everywhere.

Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref called it "an epoch-making occasion born of the spirit of the Islamic Revolution." Tehran's ready to host millions,he said. Mourners will come from Iran and Shiite communities worldwide.

After the capital's procession,Khamenei's body goes to Qom,a key religious hub in Iran. Then on to Iraq July 8,with farewell events in Karbala and Najaf. Final burial set for July 9 in his hometown Mashhad,home to the Imam Reza Mausoleum. A site of great Shiite importance…

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