Thursday · 9 July 2026

All Eyeson Mashhad

The Final Journey — A Nation Bids Farewell

Millions gather at the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza to honor the legacy of a leader, a father, a guardian. From Tehran to Najaf, a six-day procession of devotion culminates in Mashhad — where history meets eternity.

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Ceremony · مَراسم

CeremonyInformationOfficialeventparametersandvisitorguidelines

Date & Time

Thursday, 9 July 2026 (18 Tir 1405 / 24 Muharram)

From 06:00 AM onward

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Official routing & transit for the state funeral — Thursday, 18 Tir 1405 (9 July 2026 / 24 Muharram)

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Imam Reza Shrine · 36.288° N, 59.616° E
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Public Transit — Free 15–19 Tir
  • →Metro Line 1 — exit at Shohada Station (10 min walk / 850 m east). Extended hours, possibly 24/7 during mourning.
  • →Bus Routes 12 & 86 — stop at Bab-al-Ghadir Gate. Over 10,000 buses deployed nationally for free pilgrim transport.
  • →BRT on Imam Reza Street — railings removed to allow pedestrian crowd overflow.
Vehicular Parking
  • →Gate 3 Parking: 500 spots (Best for Shirazi entrance)
  • →Gate 4 Parking: 300 spots (Best for Tabarsi entrance)
  • →Caution: on-street parking along Imam Reza Street is restricted on the funeral day — police will tow unattended vehicles.
News · خبر

News & Announcements

Official press reports and updates from the commemoration committee

“His life was a quiet, constant proof that scholarship and devotion are not rivals.”
Memorial Committee
  1. 01

    July 08, 2026

    Completion of Memorial preparations in Mashhad

    The committee has finalized the layout of Ghadir Courtyard. High-fidelity audio and translation systems are in place for international visitors.

  2. 02

    July 06, 2026

    Official statement from the Khamenei Family

    We express our deepest gratitude for the overwhelming warmth and condolences received from universities and communities worldwide.

  3. 03

    July 03, 2026

    University publishing house announces commemorative biography

    A collection of the late professor's final unpublished essays and speeches is scheduled for release concurrently with the ceremony.

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Order of events on Thursday, 18 Tir 1405 (9 July 2026 / 24 Muharram) — the state funeral and burial in Mashhad

  1. 0106:00 AM

    Funeral Procession Begins

    The procession assembles at 06:00 AM on Imam Reza Street (south of the shrine) and proceeds toward the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza. Per the Governor of Khorasan Razavi, the procession is expected to take roughly six hours on the road; bodies will reach the shrine between approximately 12:00 PM and Maghrib / Isha.

  2. 0212:00 PM onwards

    Body Arrival Window

    If the procession starts at 06:00 AM, the bodies will reach the Holy Shrine around noon. Arrival may extend to 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 PM depending on road and crowd conditions. The southern route (Imam Reza Street → Felke Bargh → Felke Abe) carries the bodies; those wishing to follow on foot — especially with elderly companions or children — are advised to keep a safe distance (e.g. Maidan Shohada or Maidan Towhid) rather than crowd the short south route.

  3. 03Maghrib / Isha

    Funeral Prayer at Sahne Enghelab

    Burial prayer (Salat al-Mayyit) will be held at Sahne Enghelab. Those standing in Sahne Ghadir, Kowsar, or Payambar Azam — the open courtyards — will NOT be joined to the prayer; the prayer connection extends only as far as the Bast Navvab Safavi and Bast Sheikh Toosi approaches, outside the shrine. Sahne Azadi, Sahne Enghelab, and Masjid Gowharshad are closed for entry — please do not insist on entering.

  4. 04Following the prayer

    Burial at the Holy Shrine

    Burial of Ayatollah Khamenei at the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (his birthplace). The burial operation takes at least 6 to 7 hours. Per shrine regulations, the precinct will not return to normal operations for at least 12 hours after burial. Live broadcasts on wide-screen TVs in Sahne Payambar Azam and surrounding courtyards are available for viewing from a distance.

  5. 05Thursday afternoon

    Recommended Ziyarat Visit

    Pilgrims are advised to disperse after the prayer, return home, and rest. Thursday afternoon — when the shrine is less crowded and the iwans have been reopened — is the recommended time for ziyarat (pilgrimage visit).