The funeral process has started after the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid the ongoing tension between Iran and America. Videos of the farewell ceremony are becoming increasingly viral on social media and lakhs of people have come out on the streets. Many people are seen crying, beating their chests and paying their last respects to their leader. Mixed reactions are being seen online on the viral video.
Iran: Crowds gathered for the last farewell of Supreme Leader Khamenei
The state funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is to be held on July 4, preparations for which are in full swing. According to reports, more than 2 crore people are expected to attend this last farewell.
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**Huge crowd at Khamenei’s funeral**
In a viral video, a huge crowd is seen gathering for the last rites. Many people are carrying the flag of Iran, while others are seen in grief and beating their chests. A huge crowd has gathered around the venue and tight security arrangements have been made. A large number of people are bidding farewell to Khamenei in the ceremony taking place in Tehran. According to reports, his body has been kept at the Grand Imam Mosque for public viewing on July 4 and 5, and the last rites process will begin on July 6. This is a state program which will last for several days. Furthermore, it was also revealed that his body will be taken to various religious sites before being buried at Imam Reza Dargah in Mashhad on July 9.
**Delegation from India**
According to reports, the Indian government has also sent a delegation to offer condolences. The Indian delegation is led by Bihar Governor Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State for External Affairs Pavitra Margherita. Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti is also attending the funeral.
**Reactions on social media**
The viral video has sparked a flood of reactions on social media. Some users argued that the large number of people attending the funeral showed that Khamenei enjoyed public support. One user wrote that if Khamenei had been such a great dictator, then after his death so many people would not have come to pay their last respects. Another user commented that it is wonderful to see so much love and affection among the people for their leader. However, many questioned the nature of the crowd; One user asked to see how many women actually attended the funeral. Meanwhile, another user claimed that there are reports that Ali Khamenei’s son is not attending the funeral and asked if this is true.
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