Iran Culture House, New Delhi, 24 September 2026: A memorial ceremony was held at the Office of the Representative of the Supreme Leader of Iran in India to mourn the passing of Grand Ayatollah Shubairi Zanjani, a prominent Shia marja al-taqlid and jurist.
Addressing the gathering, Ayatollah Dr. Abdul Hakeem Elahi, Representative of the Supreme Leader of Iran in India, paid tribute to the late marja al-taqlid and highlighted his distinguished scholarly and religious contributions.
Maulana Mohsin Taqavi, Imam of Jama Masjid Kashmere Gate, Delhi, also spoke about the important role of religious scholars and religious authorities in guiding the Muslim community.
The ceremony was attended by scholars, religious leaders, clerics, and representatives of Iranian cultural and religious institutions in India.