A commemoration ceremony marking the 40th day since the passing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei was held in Baku on April 10.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports, citing AZERTAC, that the event was attended by Azerbaijan's Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev, government officials, public figures, and religious leaders. The ceremony commenced with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran.
Addressing the gathering, the Chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Office, Sheikhulislam Allahshukur Pashazade, shared his memories of Sayyid Ali Khamenei, highlighting his spiritual legacy and influence within the Islamic world. The Sheikhulislam also expressed his hopes for the resolution of global conflicts and disasters, wishing for peace, stability, and prosperity for all humanity. Additionally, the Iranian Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Mojtaba Demirchilu, spoke about the Supreme Leader's life, his contributions to state and religious affairs, and his role in the Islamic world. The Ambassador expressed gratitude to Azerbaijan for the solidarity and humanitarian support shown since the initial days of the mourning period.
In accordance with Islamic tradition, the 40th-day ceremony (Arbaeen) holds significant cultural and religious importance, marking the end of the official mourning period. Such events often serve as a platform for diplomatic engagement and the reinforcement of bilateral ties between neighboring nations. Similar memorial services were also conducted in Nakhchivan to honor the memory of the deceased leader, with religious figures praising his long-standing public and spiritual activities.
It should be recalled that the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei, passed away on February 28. Following his death, President Ilham Aliyev sent a letter of condolence to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. President Ilham Aliyev also visited the Iranian Embassy in Baku to sign the book of condolences, expressing the solidarity of the Republic of Azerbaijan with the Iranian people during their time of grief.
