Behesht-e Zahra

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Ayatollah Khomeini's Grave at Behesht-e Zahra
Ayatollah Khomeini's Grave at Behesht-e Zahra

Behesht-e Zahra is the name of the largest cemetery of Iran. It is located in the southern part of metropolitan Tehran. It is connected to the city by a metro line. Many of the martyred soldiers of the Iran-Iraq War are buried there.

Many Iranian officials, including Ayatollah Khomeini (previous Supreme leader of Iran), Rajaee (second Iranian president) and many others are also buried there.


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