Mourning ceremonies for Ali Khamenei in Iran
An important religious leader led the funeral prayer. His name is Dschafar Sobhani. He is 97 years old. Many important politicians were in the mosque. Millions of people came to the ceremonies. The subway in Tehran counted over 7 million rides.
One man was missing at the ceremony. His name is Modschtaba Khamenei. He is the son of Ali Khamenei. He is now the new supreme leader. Reports say: He was injured in the attack. His face and his legs are badly hurt.
The government uses the ceremony for propaganda. Propaganda means advertising for a specific opinion. Many people wore black clothes. Some shouted for revenge. They showed signs against America and Israel. The coffins lie in a big mosque in Tehran.
The coffins travel further soon. First they go to the city Ghom. Then they travel to the country Iraq. On Thursday is the funeral. Ali Khamenei is buried in his home city Maschhad.
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Definitions
- Grand Ayatollah
- A Grand Ayatollah is a very high religious leader in the Shiite Islam. He has much knowledge about the religion and may explain important rules.
- Propaganda
- Propaganda is advertising for a specific opinion or for a government. One wants to influence the thinking of people with it.
People
- Ali Khamenei
- Ali Khamenei was the supreme leader of Iran until his death.
- Modschtaba Khamenei
- Modschtaba Khamenei is the son of Ali Khamenei. He is the new supreme leader.
- Dschafar Sobhani
- Dschafar Sobhani is a 97 year old religious leader in Iran.
Locations
- Tehran
- Tehran is the capital city of Iran.
- Maschhad
- Maschhad is the home city of Ali Khamenei.
- Ghom
- Ghom is a city in Iran.
Sources
A Teheran il secondo giorno della cerimonia di commiato per Ali Khamenei - Notizie - Ansa.it
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