15 million people expected to attend former supreme leader's funeral

Iran's week-long funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began on Saturday in Tehran. According to France 24, Iranian authorities expect fifteen million people to attend the religious observances at a major prayer complex. Events are also planned in neighboring Iraq. The ceremonies include national anthems, eulogies, and readings from the Koran.

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