The official committee overseeing the funeral arrangements for Iran’s former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has announced that the procession and burial will take place after the first ten days of Muharram, dismissing reports regarding immediate dates, WANA Iran reports.

In its second official statement, the committee addressed widespread confusion surrounding the upcoming state funeral for the late supreme leader and members of his family who were killed alongside him in US-Israeli strikes.

It noted “extensive planning required to host a magnificent and dignified farewell, funeral, and burial” of Khamenei.

To ensure that millions of Shias across Iran and the globe can observe the sacred first ten days of Muharram without disruption, the national farewell ceremonies will be put on hold.