Iran Announces 7-Day Funeral Schedule for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – Full Day-by-Day Details

Iran has officially announced the seven-day funeral schedule of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with state ceremonies set to take place from July 3 to July 9, 2026 across Iran and Iraq. The week-long funeral will conclude with his burial at the revered Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, his birthplace.

The funeral program includes official state events, public farewell ceremonies, large-scale funeral processions, and religious gatherings expected to draw millions of mourners and international dignitaries.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Funeral Schedule (July 3–9, 2026)

July 3 – Official Ceremony

The funeral will begin with an official ceremony in Tehran attended by foreign leaders, senior Iranian officials, diplomats, and invited international delegations.

July 4–5 – Public Farewell in Tehran

The public will given the opportunity to pay their final respects during two days of farewell ceremonies at the Grand Mosalla (Imam Khomeini Mosalla) in Tehran. Large crowds expected as mourners gather to honor the late Iranian leader.

July 6 – Funeral Procession Through Tehran

A massive funeral procession will take place through the streets of Tehran, with millions of people anticipated to participate in one of the largest public gatherings in the country’s recent history. Authorities have implemented extensive security measures for the event.

July 7 – Funeral Procession in Qom

The funeral procession will continue in Qom, one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam and a major center of Islamic scholarship, where senior clerics and religious scholars expected to take part in the ceremonies.

July 8 – Processions in Najaf and Karbala

On the sixth day, commemorative processions will held in the Iraqi holy cities of Najaf and Karbala, highlighting Khamenei’s significance within the wider Shia Muslim community.

July 9 – Burial in Mashhad

The state funeral will conclude with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s burial at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, one of Shia Islam’s holiest sites and Khamenei’s birthplace. The final ceremony is expected to attract religious leaders, government officials, and mourners from around the world.

Massive Security Arrangements in Place

Iranian authorities have announced heightened security throughout the funeral period, with additional military deployments, road closures, and airspace restrictions in place to ensure the safety of participants during the week-long ceremonies