On the morning of May 31, thousands of Iranians gathered at the Imam Reza shrine in the northeastern city of Mashhad to observe the 40th day memorial for Supreme Leader Ebrahim Raisi and other officials who died in a helicopter crash earlier this month.
In Islamic tradition, the 40th day after a person's death is a time to honor the departed. The ceremony was held with solemnity, attended by senior officials, clerics, and a large number of citizens. Many mourners wept, carrying portraits of Raisi and the other victims, expressing deep respect and sorrow.
President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and several other officials were killed on May 19 when their helicopter went down in the mountainous region of northwestern Iran. The incident sent shockwaves through Iran and the international community.
The memorial in Mashhad was part of a series of remembrance events held across Iran in recent days, reflecting the public's respect and unity in honoring the late leaders.
