In the Iranian city of Tabriz, thousands of mourners gathered to bid farewell to President Ebrahim Raisi and his companions, who tragically perished in a helicopter crash on Sunday evening.
Amidst an atmosphere of profound sorrow and grief, funeral prayers were offered, with tears shed by every eye for the departed souls. Despite the heart-wrenching loss, the immense outpouring of grief and solidarity among Iranians speaks volumes about the impact of President Raisi’s leadership.
The funeral procession will proceed to Tehran, where state funeral prayers will be held on Wednesday. President Asif Zardari and other world leaders are expected to attend, highlighting the global significance of Raisi’s legacy.
Raisi will be laid to rest in the sacred grounds of the Imam Ali Raza Mausoleum in Mashhad, a place of profound spiritual importance to Iranians. Throughout Tehran, mourning prevails as citizens honor their cherished leader, holding flags and showcasing photos of President Raisi as symbols of tribute and respect.
As reported by Iranian media, the country’s presidential elections are slated for June 28. This timetable adheres to the constitutional mandate to conduct a new presidential election within 50 days following the president’s passing.
In other news, the chief of Iran’s disaster management organization declared that all bodies from the helicopter crash are identifiable. Muhammad Hassan Nami stated that there is no requirement for DNA testing to confirm the identities of President Raisi and his companions.
Notably, the body of Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Al-Hashem, the representative of the Iranian supreme leader to East Azerbaijan, was discovered in relatively good condition.
It was disclosed that Ayatollah Al-Hashem remained alive for an hour after the crash and was able to contact the presidential office to report the incident, furnishing crucial information before succumbing to his injuries.