Millions Gather in Tehran for 40th Day Memorial of Martyred Supreme Leader

Tehran - BORNA - the procession is currently being held across the heart of the capital, spanning the distance between Republic Square (Meidan-e Jomhouri) in the west and Baharestan Square in central Tehran. Vast crowds of citizens from all walks of life, alongside organized mourning processions, have flooded the streets to honor the memory of the late leader.

The Ninth of Esfand: A Turning Point

Following a direct act of aggression by the United States and the Israeli regime against Iranian soil, Ayatollah Khamenei, several members of his family, and a number of senior military officials were martyred on February 28, 2026 (9 Esfand 1404).

That attack marked the beginning of a 40-day defensive war against the country, which saw an unprecedented, round-the-clock mobilization of the Iranian people. Men, women, and youth of all political and social backgrounds took to the streets and main squares in a show of total support for the Armed Forces, including the IRGC, Basij, and the Army.

Millions Gather in Tehran for 40th Day Memorial of Martyred Supreme Leader

National Day of Mourning

Today, marking the 40th day since the martyrdom (Arba'een), the crowds gathered precisely at 9:40 AM—the exact moment of the strike that martyred the Supreme Leader and his companions. Families and mourning groups have once again converged on the capital's main arteries to pay their respects and reaffirm their national resolve.

The Arba'een ceremony for the "Martyred Leader" is scheduled to continue until 8:00 PM (20:00) tonight, as processions continue to move through the central streets of Tehran.

The event serves as a powerful display of national solidarity as Iran prepares for the upcoming high-level negotiations in Islamabad, following the establishment of a two-week ceasefire.

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