Crowds gathered at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla Mosque last night to continue the funeral ceremonies for President Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed in a helicopter crash near the Azerbaijan border along with his foreign minister and seven others at the weekend.
Their coffins were taken onto the mosque’s stage as people chanted and prayed. Raisi’s body will now be transferred to his hometown of Mashhad, in eastern Iran, for burial on Thursday.
The death of the President came at a time of deepening crisis between the Iranian clerical leadership and society at large over issues from tightening social and political controls to economic hardship. Iran Helicopter Crash | Reactions to the death of Iran president.
Source: BBC
In other news – Zakes Bantwini to celebrate 20 years of musical excellence with a concert
That’s fantastic news! Zakes Bantwini’s contribution to the South African music industry over the past two decades is certainly commendable.
Celebrating 20 years of musical excellence is a significant milestone, highlighting his talent, dedication, and impact on the music scene. It’s always wonderful to see artists recognized for their enduring contributions and the rich musical legacy they leave behind. Read more
