History behind cities and shrines chosen for Ali Khamenei’s funeral journey
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral journey is underway, with his coffin having arrived in Tehran's Azadi Square after public mourning ceremonies in the Iranian capital. The final resting place for Khamenei is reportedly the holy city of Mashhad, although it is also mentioned that he will be buried in his home city. The funeral ceremony, which is said to be the largest state funeral in Iran's history, is filled with religious and political symbolism.
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