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'He made the Ummah proud': Netizens honor Iran’s martyred Leader ahead of funeral
Netizens flood social media with emotional commentary on the legacy of Ayatollah Khamenei on the eve of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution's funeral.
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Al Jazeera English
· Jul 9, 2026
The symbolism of Ali Khamenei’s funeral, from Iran to Iraq
From Iran to Iraq, Ali Khamenei’s funeral carries strong symbolism and a message of unity for millions of Shia Muslims, whose leaders have different visions of religion and politics. Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem explains. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
ABNA English
· Jul 1, 2026
Funeral of Martyred Leader Marks Beginning of New Movement in Islamic World
The International Deputy of the University of Religions and Denominations, explaining the transnational dimensions of the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution's personality, described him as the refuge of dignity and authority of the Islamic Ummah and said, The funeral of his body should not be viewed merely as a mourning ritual; rather, this event can become a symbol of the emergence of a global identity in which Muslim nations are redefined around the axis of justice-seeking, resistance, and shared civilizational ideals.
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
· Jun 23, 2026
Zardari: Great victory achieved by Iranian people is source of pride for Islamic worldw
Zardari: Great victory achieved by Iranian people is source of pride for Islamic worldw
Presstv
· Jul 8, 2026
Iran's vice president: Leader’s funeral in Iraq shows deep ties between two nations
Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has praised Iraq for the massive funeral ceremonies held in the country for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, saying they reflect the strong ties between the two brotherly countries.
Reuters
· Jul 9, 2026
LIVE: Funeral ceremony for Iran's Khamenei
Thousands of Iraqis and others from across the region attend the funeral ceremony for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. #Khamenei #funeral #procession #ceremony #prayer #AliKhamenei #Ayatollah #live #Reuters #news Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/
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Related coverage for "'He made the Ummah proud': Netizens honor Iran’s martyred Leader ahead of funeral": Al Jazeera English — The symbolism of Ali Khamenei’s funeral, from Iran to Iraq. ABNA English — Funeral of Martyred Leader Marks Beginning of New Movement in Islamic World. Mehr News Agency — Leader’s funeral in Iraq deepen Tehran-Baghdad relations. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Zardari: Great victory achieved by Iranian people is source of pride for Islamic worldw. Presstv — Iran's vice president: Leader’s funeral in Iraq shows deep ties between two nations . Reuters — LIVE: Funeral ceremony for Iran's Khamenei