The Zioneer's correspondent Dror Balazada reports that approximately 20 million people are expected to attend the funeral of late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei from Tehran alone, according to Iranian preparations. The funeral ceremonies are set to begin Saturday.
The Zioneer's correspondent Dror Balazada reported Friday that Iranian authorities expect approximately 20 million mourners from Tehran alone to participate in the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, which is set to begin Saturday. The figure, if accurate, would make the funeral one of the largest gatherings in modern history.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the extensive preparations for the funeral. Tehran completed logistics for a massive multi-city procession four months after Khamenei's death, with burial confirmed for the holy city of Mashhad. Foreign delegations have arrived in the capital, and Iranian officials said neighboring countries have registered over one million citizens wishing to attend, though Iran's capacity to accommodate all requests is limited.
The estimate of 20 million from Tehran alone was not independently verified. The funeral ceremonies are expected to draw millions of Iranians and international attendees over several days, with the main procession beginning tomorrow.
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