After the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the US-Israeli strike, hundreds of Shia Muslims gathered in Richmond Town, Bengaluru, on Sunday (March 1), to grieve his death and stand in solidarity over the killing, according to a TOI report. The solidarity march was organized by Anjuman-e-Imamia and Idara-e-Faizul Islam.
The protesters gathered in front of Masjid-e-Askari and Masjid-e-Imam Al-Qayem in Anepalya. Protesters were holding photographs of Khamenei and raising anti-Israel and anti-US slogans as the two nations attacked Iran with coordinated strikes.
The protesters later gathered at the Shia cemetery in Richmond Town, where they held prayers and paid tributes, TOI reported.
‘In A Lot of Pain’
One of the marchers said that they are in a lot of pain, adding that there’s a lot of danger for Muslims.
“Khamenei being martyred was not right… There’s a lot of danger for Muslims — not just Shias, but all Muslims — because what Israel has done to Palestine is not right. Everybody who has gathered here has a sorrowful heart; we are in a lot of pain,” she told TOI.
Another marcher stressed that the death of the Iranian supreme leader has shaken millions of people around the world. “For many of us, he was not just a political leader; he was a symbol of resistance and a voice that spoke when others chose silence.”
She further criticised the US and Israel for attacking Iran, saying that those responsible should be held accountable.
Khamenei Was A Teacher, Guide for Millions
Another protester said that the Iranian leader was a teacher and guide for millions of people. She added that the loss was felt beyond national boundaries, according to the TOI report.
“They might think that by killing a leader, they can stop what we believe in. But they are wrong. A person’s message stays in our hearts forever. The truth will always win,” she said.
