Mashhad the Holy City of Iran
After five days of public mourning, the focus shifts to organizing a new presidential election slated for June 28, with acting President Mohammad Mokhber overseeing the process.
Mourners Gather in Mashhad
Men and women, predominantly wearing black chadors and holding white flowers, thronged the main boulevard of Mashhad, Raisi’s birthplace and Iran’s second city.
Placards hailed Raisi as the “man of the battlefield,” adorning a large truck carrying his body as it traversed through the crowd.
Slogans like “I have come, O king, give me refuge” adorned the truck, referencing Imam Reza.
Tribute at Imam Reza Shrine
Posters of Raisi, black flags, and religious symbols adorned the streets, especially around the Imam Reza shrine, where Raisi was laid to rest. The shrine is a significant pilgrimage site.
Earlier, thousands in Birjand, the capital of South Khorasan province, lined the streets, holding images of Raisi and waving flags during the procession.
Raisi’s Legacy
Raisi represented South Khorasan in the Assembly of Experts, responsible for selecting or dismissing Iran’s supreme leader.
His anticipated succession to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was widely discussed, marking a significant moment in Iran’s political landscape.
Farewell to Fallen Figures
Khamenei led prayers in Tehran for Raisi and paid respects to the eight individuals, including Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who died in a helicopter crash. Amir-Abdollahian was buried in Shahre Ray.
Overall
The funeral procession and burial of Ebrahim Raisi in Mashhad marked a solemn moment in Iranian politics and society. As the nation mourns his passing, attention turns towards the upcoming presidential election and the future of Iran’s leadership.
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