Funeral
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Only Astronaut to Be Buried in Kabul
DID Press: The body of Abdul Ahad Momand, Afghanistan’s first and only astronaut, will be transferred from Munich, Germany, to Kabul on Monday, where funeral prayers and burial ceremonies are scheduled to take place. According to the announced program, the…
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Government
Former Shin Bet Official Says Iran Funeral Showcases State Power
DID Press: A former official of Israel’s domestic security agency, Shin Bet, said the large funeral ceremonies held in Iran represent a demonstration of the country’s state power rather than an ordinary public event. The former official said the scale…
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Government
Al Jazeera Reports Massive Funeral Ceremonies in Iran, Describes Event as Unprecedented
DID Press: Al Jazeera has reported that Tehran and other Iranian cities are witnessing large crowds and the participation of more than 100 diplomatic delegations in funeral ceremonies for what it describes as the late Iranian leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali…
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Government
Iran President: Leader’s Martyrdom Marks New Beginning, Not the End
DID Press: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that the “martyrdom” of the Islamic revolution leader represents not an end, but the beginning of a new phase, as Iran prepares for funeral and farewell ceremonies. In a message issued ahead…
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Government
Mass Funeral Expected to Show Public Loyalty to Iran’s Revolution
DID Press: An Arab media activist has described the upcoming funeral ceremony of Iran’s revolutionary leader as one of the largest public gatherings in modern history, saying it will highlight the scale of public loyalty to the Islamic Revolution. Hasan…
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Government
Leaders From 40 Countries Expected to Attend Funeral of “Martyr Leader”
DID Press: Officials say senior leaders and high-ranking representatives from 40 countries are expected to attend the funeral ceremony of the late “Martyr Leader of the Islamic Revolution” as a gesture of respect. According to funeral spokesperson Iman Attarzadeh, dignitaries,…
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Afghanistan
High-Level Afghan Delegation Expected at Funeral Ceremony for Ayatollah Khamenei
DID Press: A high-level delegation from Afghanistan is expected to travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran to attend the funeral ceremony of the late Supreme Leader, Grand Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei, according to reports from Taliban-linked media outlets. The…
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