Ahlul Bayt (AS) International News Agency - ABNA: The doors of Tehran's Musalla were opened to the mourning and justice-seeking public this morning, marking the second day of the farewell and funeral ceremonies for the martyred leader of the Revolution, and the first day of the public's ritual of bidding farewell to their Imam.
Yesterday, the official tribute ceremony was held at Tehran's Musalla, attended by political and military delegations and various representatives from countries around the world. Following the ceremony, the blessed body of the martyred leader, along with his family, was transferred to the main grounds of the Musalla to prepare for the public farewell.
Since early morning, loyal supporters of the martyred leader have been pouring into Tehran's Musalla, carrying a message of epic devotion, a demand for justice, and a renewed pledge of allegiance to their Supreme Leader. The vast Musalla grounds and the surrounding streets are now filled to capacity with mourning crowds.
This is a developing story.....
6:45 PM | I still cannot believe your loss, O my Leader...
Moments of elegy recitation by Hossein Sotoudeh at the farewell ceremony of the mourning people with "the martyred gentleman of Iran" at the Tehran Mussalla.
6:35 PM | The CEO of Moallem Insurance Company present in serving the mourners at the funeral ceremony of the martyred Leader
In fulfillment of duty to the lofty ideals of the "martyred Leader" and in solidarity with the noble nation of Iran in escorting his pure body, Ali Sayyadzadeh, CEO of Moallem Insurance Company, along with a group of the company's managers, is present at the dedicated Moallem Insurance procession, overseeing the provision of services to the pilgrims.
The CEO of Moallem Insurance, standing among the mourners and servants of this procession, while expressing condolences and paying tribute to the exalted station of the martyred Leader, emphasized the necessity of providing worthy services to the participants in this grand ceremony. This procession, established by Moallem Insurance for the comfort of the mourners, will continue to provide its services until the end of the ceremony.
Location: Northern side of the Grand Imam Khomeini (RA) Mussalla, at the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization.
All facilities are ready for attendance at the Mussalla
A pilgrim to the pure body of Imam Khamenei: "We have come from Bandar Abbas. We traveled 1,400 kilometers and on this route we took, our children did not endure hardship. The facilities were good and everything had been provided."
6:25 PM | Details of the funeral procession for the martyred Leader in Qom
The Information Committee of the Funeral Ceremony for the martyred Leader in Qom: The ceremony will begin at 5:00 AM on Tuesday, July 7, with the funeral prayer over the purified body in the courtyard of the Holy Jamkaran Mosque.
Thereafter, the ceremony will continue along the Boulevard of the Greatest Prophet (PBUH) and the route leading to the Holy Shrine of Hazrat Fatima Masoumeh (SA), and the purified body will be escorted by the people to the shrine.
O world, do you see! My master has slipped from my hands...
Moments of elegy recitation by Mohammad Hossein Pouyanfar at the farewell ceremony of the mourning people with "the martyred gentleman of Iran" at the Imam Khomeini (RA) Mussalla in Tehran.
Rise, O flag-bearer, raise the banner high.
Elegy recitation by Seyyed Majid Bani Fatemeh at the escort ceremony for the martyred gentleman of Iran.
5:55 PM | Head of the Disaster Management Organization: Pilgrims can call 1811 for accommodation coordination.
Pilgrim lodgings are prepared to accommodate over 3 million pilgrims simultaneously.
The chant of "Labbaik ya Aba Abdillah" rising amid a sea of red flags.
5:35 PM | The funeral of Iran's martyred Leader is a display of resistance and a demand for vengeance.
The Guardian:
The funeral ceremony for Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei began in Tehran with a massive turnout of mourners, where thousands had gathered since last night around the grand Tehran Mussalla and entered the venue at dawn.
The streets surrounding the Mussalla were packed with crowds from the early morning hours, and participants, carrying flags and religious symbols, attended the ceremony in an atmosphere steeped in both grief and anger.
It is estimated that 30 million people will take part in various ceremonies over the course of these six days.
The Guardian described the farewell ceremony as a display of resistance and the power of the Islamic Republic system against the United States and Israel, and reported that mourners, chanting slogans, called for "vengeance" against those responsible for the recent attacks.
Images of the mourners from Borujerd arriving at the Tehran Musalla.
Commander Hassanzadeh: The funeral procession of the martyred Leader will definitely be conducted overland.
The farewell ceremony for the body of the martyred Leader of the Revolution is scheduled until 8:00 PM on Monday, July 5.
We are obligated to transfer the purified bodies to a designated point by exactly 8:00 PM on Monday so that they may be prepared for the funeral procession.
What area has been designated for the funeral prayer of the martyred Leader?
Farewell, O Leader of the downtrodden...
Moments of elegy recitation by Meysam Motiee at the farewell ceremony of the mourning people with "the martyred gentleman of Iran" at the Imam Khomeini (RA) Musalla in Tehran.
Renewed request from the head of the Farewell, Prayer, and Funeral Headquarters for the martyred Leader to the people: Use the metro as much as possible.
5:00 PM | If you find a lost item at the farewell and funeral ceremony, do this
The National Postal Company announced that individuals who find a lost item during the farewell and funeral ceremony for the martyred Leader of the Revolution may hand it over to the nearest postbox or postal reception office, where after recording the information, the process of identifying the owner and returning the item will begin.
Additionally, those who have lost an item during the ceremony can search for and track their missing belongings by referring to the "Post-Yafteh" (Found Post) system.
4:45 PM | The Farewell Headquarters for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution: The funeral prayer over the purified body of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution will be held at exactly 8:00 AM tomorrow morning in Tehran.
The nation of Iran will not be unjust / Not for a moment will it abandon your son.
Poetry recitation by Hanif Taheri at the Imam Khomeini (RA) Musalla in Tehran.
4:35 PM | Monday, July 5, declared an official public holiday across the country
The Cabinet of Ministers, with the aim of facilitating the widespread participation of the people in the farewell and funeral ceremonies for the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution, declared Monday, July 5, an official public holiday throughout the country.
4:25 PM | Announcement No. 2 of the Coordinating Council of Islamic Propaganda: All necessary arrangements have been made for the accommodation of pilgrims across various zones of the capital, including mosques, husayniyyahs, and emergency shelter centers.
With special traffic measures and full coordination between traffic police and public transportation systems (metro, buses, and taxis), despite the astonishing volume of the crowd, access routes remain completely smooth, guided, and under control.
4:10 PM | Ayatollah Javadi Amoli to lead the funeral prayer over the body of the martyred leader
The Information Committee of the Funeral Headquarters for the martyred leader of the Revolution in Qom: The funeral prayer over the purified body of the martyred leader of the Revolution will be held in the city of Qom and will be led by Grand Ayatollah Javadi Amoli.
4:00 PM | Rare management amid a surging sea of humanity; the Mussalla filled and emptied five times
The streets surrounding the Mussalla remain packed with people, and refreshment processions in various locations continue to welcome the devotees of the martyred leader.
Field reports indicate exceptional order in the entry and exit process; pilgrims enter through designated gates, and at every hour, easy exit has been facilitated for the public.
Despite the heat, more than five times the nominal capacity of the Mussalla has already entered and exited, and this "flowing river" continues its passionate course.
It is anticipated that in the final hours of today, as the weather cools, a new wave of families and lovers of the school of the martyred Imam will join.
The grand million-strong funeral prayer over the purified bodies of the martyred leader will be held tomorrow morning at the same venue.
3:40 PM | Which routes should we take to reach the Tehran Mussalla?
3:30 PM | TRT Turkey: The funeral ceremony for Ayatollah Khamenei has turned into a widespread display of power and cohesion in Iran.
3:00 PM | The head of the Red Crescent Society: In addition to the deployment of emergency response and medical teams, facilities for temporary accommodation, drinking water supply, distribution of essential items, and nutritional support have also been arranged with meticulous planning, so that the mourners can participate in this ceremony with peace of mind.
2:40 PM | As the Iranian nation bids farewell to the martyred leader of the Ummah, Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, issued a message after attending the funeral procession of Iran's martyred leader, stating that his wisdom, leadership, and deep influence on Iran and the region will endure for generations. He further affirmed: "Pakistan, as a brotherly neighbor, stands in solidarity with Iran during this time of sorrow."
2:20 PM | Red Crescent: No injuries reported so far; the spokesperson for the Red Crescent Society said: "Fortunately, as of this hour of the farewell ceremony for the martyred leader, the Red Crescent has received no reports of any specific or serious injuries among the attendees. However, given that some people require medical attention, these services are being provided." He added: "There are no age restrictions for attendance, and all members of the public may take part in the ceremony; they are only advised to observe the necessary health and safety precautions."
Al Jazeera: From Tehran to Najaf, the funeral route carries a significant message; Al Jazeera, in an analytical report, described the funeral and burial rites of the martyred leader of the Revolution as transcending a mere mourning ritual, writing that this seven-day ceremony, beyond its religious dimensions, conveys political and regional messages.
1:50 PM | The scenes of the mourners of the martyred leader at the Imam Khomeini (RA) Musalla in Tehran.
1:15 PM | The director of the Islamic Seminaries of the country calls upon the noble nation of Iran to turn out in impressive and unity-building numbers at the farewell and escort ceremonies for the martyred leader of Iran.
They coldly murdered this little one - what worse can one do in this world?
Nothing.
They will pay a very high price for their crimes.
Following the farewell ceremony for the martyred leader of the Revolution, the latest mural at Valiasr (AJ) Square was unveiled.
Families of the martyrs from Minab entered Tehran chanting the pledge of renewed allegiance to the Leader.
12:15 PM | The chant of the pilgrims of the martyred leader at the Metro station: Allahu Akbar, Khamenei is the Leader.
12:02 PM | Tehran's entry points are open; the Traffic Police of Faraja announced: Tehran's entry points are open. Pilgrims from other cities can currently travel up to the vicinity of the farewell ceremony for the martyred leader—north to Haqqani, south to Karim Khan Zand, east to Sayyad, and west to Valiasr. It is recommended that pilgrims park their vehicles in the designated parking lots at Tehran's entry points and use public transportation to reach the ceremony.
12:00 PM | The Wall Street Journal: The funeral has now become more than a national act of mourning, a political message through which Iran seeks to demonstrate its defiance against American pressure and honor the memory of its leader, whose political legacy has had a profound impact on the Middle East.
11:50 AM | The Tehran Musalla echoing in chants of "Death to America."
11:30 AM | The Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade presenting the mourning shawl of the martyred leader to the mourners of Chador Malu.
11:10 AM | Fatima and Habib from Nigeria; pilgrims of the martyred leader who are now returning to their country.
11:00 AM | O Abalfazl, the flag-bearer, protect Khamenei; the massive crowd at the farewell ceremony for the martyred leader of the Ummah.
Tomorrow, at 6:00 AM; the funeral prayer ceremony will be held over the body of the martyred Imam, and the martyrs of his family.
10:41 AM | A woman from Bosnia: "We have lost our father."
10:40 AM | The Zionist newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth: "The million-strong funeral procession of Iran's leader is a display of Iran's power."
CNN | 10:15 AM: A funeral procession that could be the largest ceremony in Iran's contemporary history!
Labbaik Sayyid Mojtaba; the chant of the people at the grand farewell ceremony for the martyred leader of the Revolution.
The Metro station at the Musalla has reopened; since yesterday, due to restrictions imposed, the Shahid Beheshti and Tehran Musalla stations had not been accepting passengers.
Minutes ago, city officials announced that services have resumed at these stations until further notice, and passenger boarding is now underway.
Additionally, Tehran Metro has deployed all its carriages across the lines and reduced the headway between trains to less than 5 minutes.
I still cannot believe it... Moments from the eulogy recited by Haj Mehdi Rasouli at the grand and historic farewell ceremony.
The cry for vengeance of millions of Iranians echoing through the bitter moments of farewell.
A scene from the heart-wrenching moments of bidding farewell to the martyred leader.
A moment of Quran recitation at the start of the farewell ceremony for "the Martyred Leader of Iran" at the Imam Khomeini (RA) Musalla in Tehran.
Preparations underway at the Tehran Musalla for the final farewell of the people of Iran with their martyred leader, as the sacred body is laid in place for public tribute.
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