Multiple provinces in Iraq declare public holiday to mourn Sayyeds
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Memorial services are being held alongside the processions, featuring speeches reflecting on the leaders' legacy in shaping the resistance movement across the region.
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A symbolic funeral for martyrs Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashem Safieddine is held in the governorate of Maysan, south of Iraq. (@AlMayadeenNews)
Several Iraqi provinces are holding symbolic funerals and memorial ceremonies to honor martyrs Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, according to Iraqi news reports.
Among the cities participating in these events are Baghdad (in the holy city of Kadhimiya), Najaf, Karbala, Maysan, Diwaniyah, Samawah, Basra, and Wasit. These provinces have declared a public holiday to mourn the loss of their beloved leaders.
Memorial services are being held alongside the processions, featuring speeches reflecting on the leaders' legacy in shaping the resistance movement across the region.
تشييع رمزي مهيب للشهيدين السيدين حسن #نصرالله والسيد هاشم صفي الدين في محافظة #ميسان جنوب #العراق.#الميادين #السيد_الأمة pic.twitter.com/BQ9AUukf25
— قناة الميادين (@AlMayadeenNews) February 23, 2025
Nasrallah's funeral reveals true power in the region
Speaking to Tasnim on the significance of the funerals, Ayatollah Sayyed Yassin al-Moussawi from Najaf stated, "After his funeral, everyone will understand who truly holds power in the region."
He noted that the event symbolizes Islamic unity and stands as a response to "American-Zionist delusions." Al-Moussawi described the funeral as "unlike any previous funeral," asserting that it demonstrates the power of the Ummah and a rejection of falsehood.
البصرة العلوية، بصرة السيد الشهيد القائد حسن نصر الله 🇮🇶💛🇱🇧 pic.twitter.com/3UQtkxnSyI
— 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐫𝐚 (@1Basrah) February 23, 2025
Touching on political matters, al-Moussawi stressed that the Palestinian cause remains a core issue for Arab and Muslim nations. He criticized certain Arab states for normalizing relations with "Israel" under US pressure, attributing this trend to motivations of greed and fear.
"Normalization with Israel stems from greed and fear—fear of war, fear of losing power, and fear of economic sanctions," he stated, cautioning that these governments rely too heavily on US support.
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Al-Moussawi also pointed to internal challenges in Lebanon, noting the presence of factions advocating normalization with "Israel", which he described as lacking foundational principles.
He affirmed that Iraqis would never accept normalization, stating, "The people of Iraq have long faced such threats, but we are a nation unafraid of death." He cited the mass mobilization of Iraqi youth following Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani's fatwa against ISIS as proof of Iraq's unwavering resilience.
انطلاق التشييع الرمزي لشهيدنا الاسمى والاقدس #سيد_شهــداء_الأمة السيد #حسن_نصرالله رضوان الله عليه في محافظة كربلاء المقدسة #انا_علي_العهد pic.twitter.com/D46OeG7PLj
— نـ ـورس مـ ـهاجـ ـر 𝙽𝙰𝚆𝚁𝙰𝚂 𝙼𝚄𝙷𝙰𝙹𝙴𝚁 (@go_hi25) February 23, 2025
Nasrallah's legacy fuels resistance, unity in Iraq
Sheikh Ali al-Asadi, head of the political council for the Iraqi resistance group Harakat al-Nujaba, paid tribute to Sayyed Nasrallah, calling him "more than just a leader" and describing him as "a father, a thinker, and a guide."
Al-Asadi credited Nasrallah with shaping the strategic vision of the resistance movement and ensuring its continuity. "He never allowed distractions to divert the resistance from its mission," he noted.
رسم صورة كبيرة لسماحة العلامة #السيد_حسن_نصرالله و تحمل نقش سيد الجهاد و ماء وجه العرب في النجف الأشرف ..#الحرب_بدات_الان#بدا_نصر_الله#سيد_القول_والفعل#الرضوان_في_الميدان#ابو_علي_العسكري#حرب_الطاقة pic.twitter.com/brvaoJHboj
— ☫فاطِم باقِري (@Fatim___9) October 3, 2024
Al-Asadi noted that Iraq's resistance groups continue to draw strength from Sayyed Nasrallah's teachings. He described the symbolic funerals in Iraq as a "national referendum" on support for the Resistance, pointing to the large turnout as evidence of the movement's legitimacy and vitality.
"Iraq will resist any attempts to alter the region's identity or sever its historical and cultural ties," he asserted.
1.4 million gather in Beirut to mourn martyred sayyeds
The funerary processions of martyrs Sayyed Nasrallah and Sayyed Safieddine in Beirut are being attended by 1.4 million people from 79 countries. The ceremony at Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium has drawn a massive crowd paying their final respects.
The emotional procession was marked by powerful scenes as the coffins of the two leaders were brought into the stadium. The crowd erupted in chants of allegiance, including "Labbayka Ya Nasrallah" (At your service, Nasrallah), "We remain committed to the pledge, Nasrallah," and "Far from us is humiliation." These chants echoed throughout the stadium and across Beirut, where dozens of large screens and speakers broadcasted the event.
Iconic speeches made by Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah played over the speakers, creating a solemn yet inspiring atmosphere as people from across the world bid farewell to the revered leaders. The caskets, draped in Hezbollah flags, were solemnly driven onto the stadium grounds as mourners wept openly, reflecting the profound sense of loss felt by the community.
