Imam Reza shrine marks victims of Kerman terrorist attack
The holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS), eighth Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), has hoisted its black flag to mourn the terrorist attacks in Iran’s southeastern city of Kerman.
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The country announced a day of national mourning following the twin blasts at the assassination anniversary of the top counter-terrorism commander, Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, reported Taqrib News Agency (TNA).
More than 80 people have been killed most of them women and children and 280 were injured in the incident that rocked the area near burial site of the senior commander, General Soleimani.
According to the media Daesh terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the Wednesday attack in Kerman.
Thousands of people gathered in Imam Ali (AS) Mausoleum in Kerman on Friday to bid farewell with the victims of the terrorist attack.
Following the Friday prayer, different cities across Iran were the scene of massive rallies as worshipers condemned the incident and called on the authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice.