Millions of people from Iran and abroad gathered in Tehran to attend the final farewell ceremony of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. To accommodate the vast number of attendees, Iran arranged extensive food and beverage supplies across the city. Numerous volunteers and charitable organizations distributed free meals, drinks, and essential services along the procession routes and near the ceremony venues.

Temporary service centers were set up in various locations to provide cold water, tea, juice, bread, rice, and meat dishes. Religious institutions, mosques, and individuals also served food as part of their personal vows, known as nazri. Volunteers reported that they were continuously supplying food and clean water to ease the hardship of mourners participating in the long procession. Basic medical care, rest areas, and guidance services were also made available.

The multi-day state mourning event drew Iran’s top political and military leaders as well as representatives from several countries, marking one of the largest gatherings in Tehran in recent years.