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Khamenei’s Burial Was Delayed, Breaking With Islamic Custom

Khamenei’s Burial Was Delayed, Breaking With Islamic Custom
NYT World Monday 06 July 2026, 14:35 UTC By Erika Solomon 1 min read
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Iran held a memorial for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in May, but his remains have not been interred despite the Islamic custom of burying people soon after death.

Iran held a memorial for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in May, but his remains have not been interred despite the Islamic custom of burying people soon after death.
Khamenei (PERSON) Iran (LOCATION) Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (PERSON) Islamic (ORG)
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