Iranian authorities have announced the schedule for the funeral and burial ceremonies of Ali Khamenei, the former leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran. According to reports by Iranian state media, funeral processions will begin on July 4 and will be followed by several days of official, religious, and commemorative events. His body is scheduled to be buried in the city of Mashhad on July 9. Iranian media reported that ceremonies will be held in several cities, including Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad, and are expected to draw large numbers of government officials, religious figures, and members of the public. Reports also indicate that the final burial date was announced after several postponements and speculation over how the ceremonies would be conducted. Iranian authorities say extensive preparations have been made to hold the events on a large scale.
