Shia Community Gathers at Chhota Imambara in Lucknow to Mourn Khamenei’s Death

Members of the Shia community in Lucknow gathered at the historic Chhota Imambara on Sunday to pay tribute to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in recent joint US‑Israeli airstrikes that have sparked widespread global reactions. Hundreds of mourners, dressed in black, condemned the military action and expressed grief over his death, while protests and prayer gatherings were also announced by local Muslim organisations. Clerics from the All India Shia Personal Law Board called for international intervention and declared a three‑day period of mourning, urging peace and restraint amid rising tensions. The event at Chhota Imambara reflects broader sentiments of solidarity and concern among communities in India and beyond.