Funeral events for Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Khamenei under way in Iraq
- Khamenei’s coffin made its way through the streets of Najaf to the shrine of Imam Ali, Prophet Muhammad’s son-in-law.
- Thousands of mourners have gathered in Iraq’s Najaf as funeral processions for Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began in the holy city.
- Iraqi authorities declared Wednesday a public holiday, with procession ceremonies starting at 6am local time (03:00 GMT) in Najaf.
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- Khamenei’s coffin made its way through the streets of Najaf to the shrine of Imam Ali, Prophet Muhammad’s son-in-law.
- Thousands of mourners have gathered in Iraq’s Najaf as funeral processions for Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began in the holy city.
- Iraqi authorities declared Wednesday a public holiday, with procession ceremonies starting at 6am local time (03:00 GMT) in Najaf.
Sources: Al Jazeera