New Delhi, 3 July
Tiny coffin of Khamenei’s granddaughter displayed in Tehran
The tiny coffin of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s 14-month-old granddaughter was displayed at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla on Friday, July 3, as thousands of mourners gathered to pay tribute ahead of the official state funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, scheduled for Saturday, July 4.
The child, identified by Iranian media as Zahra Mohammadi Golpayegani, was among several members of Khamenei’s family honoured during the pre-funeral ceremony.
According to Iranian state media, Zahra was among the family members killed in an Israeli airstrike on February 28, which also claimed the life of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and escalated tensions in the Middle East.
Thousands Gather at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla; Tiny coffin of Khamenei’s granddaughter displayed in Tehran
Video footage released by Iranian media showed the child’s small coffin, draped in Iran’s national tricolour flag, being carried into the Grand Mosalla. A framed photograph of Zahra was placed beside the coffin as mourners paused to offer prayers and pay their respects.
The emotional tribute drew thousands of visitors, including political leaders, military officials, religious scholars, bereaved families and foreign delegations.
Several Family Members Honoured
The memorial ceremony also paid tribute to other members of Khamenei’s family who were killed in the same attack. Their coffins were displayed alongside that of the late Iranian leader before the commencement of the official funeral ceremonies.
Among those honoured were:
- Khamenei’s son-in-law
- His eldest daughter
- The wife of Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei
The ceremony served as the final public tribute before the official state funeral begins.
State Funeral to Continue Across Multiple Cities
According to the official funeral schedule released by Iranian authorities, ceremonies will begin in Tehran before moving to Qom.
Memorial events are also planned in Baghdad, Najaf, and Karbala, reflecting Khamenei’s influence across the region.
Iranian officials stated that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is scheduled to be buried on Thursday, July 9, at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, one of the holiest sites in Iran. Tiny coffin of Khamenei’s granddaughter displayed in Tehran
Key Highlights
- Event: Tribute ceremony ahead of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s state funeral
- Location: Grand Mosalla, Tehran
- Date: Friday, July 3
- Granddaughter: Zahra Mohammadi Golpayegani (14 months old)
- Cause of Death: Killed in the February 28 Israeli airstrike, according to Iranian media
- Funeral Begins: Saturday, July 4
- Burial: Scheduled for July 9 at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who was honoured during the ceremony in Tehran?
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s 14-month-old granddaughter, Zahra Mohammadi Golpayegani, along with several members of his family, was honoured during the tribute ceremony.
Where was the tribute ceremony held?
The ceremony took place at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla ahead of the official state funeral.
When will Khamenei’s funeral take place?
The official state funeral begins on Saturday, July 4, with burial scheduled for Thursday, July 9.
Where will Ayatollah Ali Khamenei be buried?
According to Iranian authorities, he will be buried at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad.
-Tiny coffin of Khamenei’s granddaughter displayed in Tehran