The process of bidding a final farewell to former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his family members has commenced in Iran. On the night of July 2, 2026, a tribute gathering was held at the 'Aqa-e-Shahid-e-Iran' complex, located near the 'Imam Khomeini Hussainiya'—a major Shia religious and political center in the capital, Tehran. This site is considered part of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's office complex.

Presence of martyrs' families at the tribute gathering

The tribute ceremony was attended by the relatives of those killed in recent conflicts, families of martyrs associated with the office of Iran's Supreme Leader, and families of martyrs from the security forces. Those present collectively paid their final respects to the mortal remains of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This is reported to be the first official public ceremony to pay tribute to Khamenei, with a large number of martyrs' families participating.

Final farewell to daughter-in-law Zahra Haddad-Adel

A memorial service was also held on July 1, 2026, at the Farhang School in Tehran in memory of Zahra Haddad-Adel—Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's daughter-in-law and the wife of his son, Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei. Her father, Dr. Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel, along with family members, fellow teachers, friends, and other acquaintances, were present on the occasion.

At this gathering, family and close associates bade an emotional final farewell to Zahra Haddad-Adel. The photographs from the event are said to be from the final tribute ceremony held following her passing.

Representatives from India to attend

Iran and India have long shared historical, cultural, and economic ties. In this context, Iran has invited various political and social representatives from India to attend the funeral proceedings. PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti has departed for Iran to attend the event. Meanwhile, Jain Muni Lokesh has also been invited and has confirmed that he will travel directly to Tehran from the United States.

Funeral rites to take place between July 4 and July 9

All preparations for the burial (funeral rites) of Iran's late former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have been completed. Various religious and state ceremonies will be conducted between July 4 and July 9. According to local media, final preparations have been concluded at Tehran's Grand Mosalla complex, where the main events associated with the final farewell will be held.

President appeals for a show of unity

According to the news agency Tasnim, President Masoud Pezeshkian has appealed to all Iranians to rise above ethnic, religious, and political differences and participate in the funeral procession. He stated that this occasion should convey a message of Iran's national unity and collective resolve to the world.

Funeral to be held with state honors

According to the Iranian broadcaster Press TV, the coffins of five family members of the former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei have been placed together. These include the coffins of Khamenei, his daughter, daughter-in-law, grandson, and son-in-law. All of them will be laid to rest as part of a state ceremony.

The funeral and burial rites in Iran will span several days. A large number of ordinary citizens, religious leaders, political representatives, and foreign delegations from within the country and abroad are expected to participate during this period.