The funeral ceremonies for President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, and other victims of the helicopter crash in Iran have commenced. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, resulting in the loss of several high-ranking government officials.
Thousands of government supporters gathered in the city of Tabriz to pay their respects and bid farewell to the departed leaders. The atmosphere was somber as mourners expressed their grief over the sudden and untimely deaths.
The funeral proceedings began in Tabriz, followed by additional mourning ceremonies planned in Qom and Tehran. These locations hold significant religious and political importance in Iran, and the ceremonies are expected to draw large crowds of mourners.
President Raisi, who was widely respected and held a prominent position in Iranian politics, is scheduled to be buried in Mashhad. Mashhad is a revered Shiite city, and his burial at the shrine of Imam Reza holds deep significance for the Iranian people.
The helicopter crash occurred under tragic circumstances, with dense fog in the mountainous region contributing to the accident. President Raisi, Foreign Minister Amirabdollahian, and seven other occupants lost their lives while returning from a meeting with Ilham Aliyev, the president of Azerbaijan.
The loss of President Raisi and other government officials has deeply impacted Iran, prompting widespread mourning and reflection across the nation. The funeral ceremonies serve as an opportunity for Iranians to honor their leaders’ legacies and come together in solidarity during this period of mourning.