Publish Date: 8 October 2020 - 10:07

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei attended on Thursday the Arbaeen mourning ceremony, which marks forty days after the anniversary of Imam Hussein’s (PBUH) martyrdom in the battle of Kabala.

This year, Arbaeen mourning ceremonies are being held without participation of people due to the spread of coronavirus, COVID-19, in accordance with the guidelines as instructed by the National Coronavirus Combat and Prevention Headquarters.

The ceremony is being broadcast live from IRIB TV Network Channels and social media networks. Enthusiasts can also log on the website of the Leader at the following address: KHAMENEI.IR to watch the ceremonies live.

MR/5043197