May 20th 2024.
India will observe a one-day state mourning on Tuesday to pay respects to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash. The Union Home Ministry made the announcement, stating that the entire nation will show its solidarity with the late leader.
In light of this tragedy, all buildings in India where the national flag is usually flown will have it lowered at half-mast. Furthermore, there will be no official entertainment during this period as a mark of respect.
According to reports from Iranian state media, President Raisi, along with the country's foreign minister and other officials, were found dead following their helicopter's crash in a foggy and mountainous region of the country's northwest. It was a devastating loss for the nation.
A spokesperson from the home ministry confirmed the news and identified the Iranian president as Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and the foreign minister as Hossein Amit-Abdollahian. Both of them were passengers on the ill-fated helicopter that claimed their lives.
In honor of these distinguished individuals, the Indian government has declared a one-day state mourning on May 21 throughout the country. The spokesperson explained that during this time, the national flag will be flown at half-mast on all buildings where it is usually displayed and there will be no official entertainment as a sign of mourning.
The loss of President Raisi and his colleagues is a great tragedy, and India stands in solidarity with the Iranian people during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families and the entire nation.
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