Large Crowds Gather in Qom for the Funeral of Iran’s Late Supreme Leader

WANA (Jul 07) – The funeral procession for Iran’s late leader began in the city of Qom, drawing thousands of people from across the country as well as a number of foreign guests. The ceremony started after funeral prayers for Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei were led by Ayatollah Abdollah Javadi Amoli at Jamkaran Mosque, before the procession moved toward the Shrine of Fatima Masumeh.

The nearly seven-kilometer route between Jamkaran Mosque and the shrine had been filled with mourners for hours before the ceremony began. People traveled to Qom to pay their final respects to Iran’s late leader and members of his family. Participants carried Iranian flags, religious flags, red flags symbolizing revenge, and portraits of Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei throughout the procession.

Large Crowds Gather in Qom for the Funeral of Iran’s Late Leader. Social media /WANA News Agency

During the ceremony, crowds chanted slogans in support of Iran’s new leader, Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei, as well as religious and political slogans. The event also served as a public display of support by some attendees for the new leadership of the Islamic Republic.

Among those taking part were groups of Nigerian Shia Muslims, who had traveled to Qom specifically to attend the funeral.

According to reports, the ceremony was attended by families of those killed in the war, wounded veterans, clerics, academics, university students, young people, and other members of the public.

Dozens of volunteer service stations were set up along the procession route to provide water, drinks, and refreshments for mourners, while emergency responders, security personnel, and municipal workers were deployed to help ensure the orderly conduct of the event.

Large Crowds Gather in Qom for the Funeral of Iran’s Late Leader. Social media /WANA News Agency