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Art, cultural programs held across Tehran for Martyr Leader
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TEHRAN – Deputy for Artistic Affairs of the Tehran Municipality's Arts and Cultural Organization, Mohammad Khorasanizadeh, explained a series of literary, visual arts, musical, and theatrical programs that were held alongside the farewell and funeral ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in Tehran from Saturday to Monday.
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Tehran Times
· Jun 27, 2026
Official highlights Tirgan as key element of Iran's intangible cultural heritage
TEHRAN – The head of Iran's Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism has described the ancient festival of Tirgan as one of the country's most significant elements of intangible cultural heritage, saying it reflects enduring links between nature, mythology and Iranian society.
Mehr News Agency
· Jul 7, 2026
Leader’s funeral in Iraq deepen Tehran-Baghdad relations
TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – The upcoming funeral of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in Iraq will prove the profound spiritual ties between Iranian and Iraqi nations and further strengthen their unity and amity.
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 8, 2026
Aref: Funeral procession in Najaf & Karbala reflects deep Iran-Iraq brotherhood
Aref: Funeral procession in Najaf & Karbala reflects deep Iran-Iraq brotherhood
ABNA English
· Jul 6, 2026
Ammar Al-Hakim: Martyred Leader will be remembered in Iraq as a leading religious authority of Muslims
Sayyid Ammar al-Hakim, head of Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement, says memorial ceremonies will be held in Iraq for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, not in his capacity as the leader of Iran, but as one of the leading religious authorities of the Muslim world.
Ya Libnan
· Jul 7, 2026
Iraq restricts Khamenei funeral ceremonies amid scrutiny over Iran ties
Iran’s Ali Khamenei’s funeral. Iraq is pursuing a delicate balancing act Iraqi authorities are seeking to ensure that the commemorations retain a religious rather than political character by opposing the participation of senior commanders from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards ( IRGC) BAGHDAD – Iraqi authorities have imposed restrictions on funeral ceremonies for slain Iranian supreme leader []
Presstv
· Jul 3, 2026
Iran’s dignitaries, world leaders, delegations pay tribute to late Ayatollah Khamenei
Top Iranian officials and high-ranking delegations from across the world pay their respects to the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
Iran Herald
· Jul 3, 2026
Mourners gather on Tehran streets ahead of Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral as global envoys prepare to attend
Tehran [Iran], July 3 (ANI): Huge crowds of mourners gathered on the streets of Tehran ahead of the funeral ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, scheduled to take place from July 4 through July 9, CNN reported.Large numbers of residents dressed in black assembled in the capital, waving Iranian flags and singing ceremonial hymns, while some held portraits of the late leader. The initial
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 4, 2026
Thousands gather in Iran as week-long funeral rites begin for slain supreme leader Khamenei
Funeral ceremonies begin with national anthem, Quran recitations in capital Tehran as Iranians bid farewell to late supreme leader
Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 5, 2026
Funeral prayers performed for martyred leader Ayatollah Khamenei
TEHRAN, July 05 (YPA) – The Iranian capital, Tehran, witnessed massive funeral prayers for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Musalla (prayer hall). The funeral prayers were led by senior cleric Ayatollah Jafar Sobhani. Millions of mourners filled the Imam Khomeini []
DNyuz
· Jul 7, 2026
For Khamenei’s funeral, a highly-scripted show of public mourning and fury
TEHRAN ― Iran’s turn to harder line postwar politics has been on full display during funeral rites for the country’s assassinated supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, from the reappearance of senior military leaders to calls for revenge amid national mourning. After foreign dignitaries and senior Iranian officials convened for ceremonies in Tehran, culminating with a []
Times of India
· Jul 4, 2026
Tiny coffin beside Ali Khamenei's: 14-month-old granddaughter honoured at Iran Supreme Leader's funeral
Iran mourned its late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei with funeral ceremonies in Tehran, where his coffin was displayed alongside that of his 14-month-old granddaughter, killed in an Israeli airstrike. The event also honored other family members, including his son-in-law and daughter. Thousands gathered for prayers, with traditional practices observed. The funeral procession is expected to span several days and locations, including neighboring Iraq.
DawnNews English
· Jul 5, 2026
WATCH: Military and Civil Officials Attend Khamenei's Funeral Prayers | Tehran Mourns | Dawn News
Military commanders, senior government officials, clerics, and thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran to attend funeral prayers for Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The ceremony marks a pivotal moment in Iran's political transition and comes amid heightened tensions across the Middle East. #iran #tehran #alikhamenei #middleeast #globalnews #geopolitics #breakingnews #dawnnewsenglish --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
TRT World
· Jul 7, 2026
Massive crowds gather in Tehran for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral procession
Huge crowds gathered in Tehran for the funeral procession of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, four months after he was killed in joint US-Israel strikes. As mourners paid their respects, Iran's leadership used the ceremony to project unity and defiance, even as questions remain over the country's future leadership and the fragile ceasefire with the United States. Rahul Radakrishnan reports from Tehran.
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Related coverage for "Art, cultural programs held across Tehran for Martyr Leader": Tehran Times — Official highlights Tirgan as key element of Iran's intangible cultural heritage. Mehr News Agency — Leader’s funeral in Iraq deepen Tehran-Baghdad relations. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Aref: Funeral procession in Najaf & Karbala reflects deep Iran-Iraq brotherhood. ABNA English — Ammar Al-Hakim: Martyred Leader will be remembered in Iraq as a leading religious authority of Muslims. Ya Libnan — Iraq restricts Khamenei funeral ceremonies amid scrutiny over Iran ties. Presstv — Iran’s dignitaries, world leaders, delegations pay tribute to late Ayatollah Khamenei. Iran Herald — Mourners gather on Tehran streets ahead of Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral as global envoys prepare to attend . Anadolu Agency — Thousands gather in Iran as week-long funeral rites begin for slain supreme leader Khamenei. Yemen Press Agency — Funeral prayers performed for martyred leader Ayatollah Khamenei. DNyuz — For Khamenei’s funeral, a highly-scripted show of public mourning and fury. Times of India — Tiny coffin beside Ali Khamenei's: 14-month-old granddaughter honoured at Iran Supreme Leader's funeral. DawnNews English — WATCH: Military and Civil Officials Attend Khamenei's Funeral Prayers | Tehran Mourns | Dawn News. TRT World — Massive crowds gather in Tehran for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral procession
