BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 10. A memorial ceremony
was held in Baku on April 10 to mark the 40th day since the passing
of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Trend reports.
The ceremony was attended by Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister
Shahin Mustafayev, along with government and public
representatives, and religious leaders.
The ceremony began with the recitation of the Holy Quran.
Chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Office Sheikhulislam
Allahshukur Pashazade shared his personal memories about Seyyed Ali
Khamenei, highlighting his rich spiritual legacy and role in the
Islamic world. He further prayed for the elimination of conflicts
and calamities worldwide, and expressed hopes for peace, security,
and prosperity for all humanity.
Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Azerbaijan Mojtaba
Demirchilou highlighted Seyyed Ali Khamenei’s life journey, his
public and religious activity, and his contributions to the Islamic
world. He also expressed appreciation for Azerbaijan’s solidarity
and humanitarian and moral support from the earliest days of the
tensions, thanking the country for its stance.
Subsequently, religious figures delivered speeches on religious
values and spiritual heritage.
A memorial ceremony was also held in Nakhchivan marking the 40th
day since the passing of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei passed away on February 28.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev conveyed his condolences to
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in a letter and visited the
Iranian Embassy in Baku, where he signed the book of
condolence.
