On June 6, 1989, millions of people in Iran take to the streets to attend the funeral of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, according to coverage drawing on reporting from the Associated Press. Khomeini, who led the 1979 Islamic Revolution that overthrew Iran’s monarchy, is described as a central figure in the country’s post-revolutionary political and religious establishment. Sources agree that the turnout is massive, with mourners gathering in public areas across Iran as part of large-scale public mourning. The reporting characterizes the event as a nationwide mobilization rather than a small religious ceremony, emphasizing the scale of participation and the importance of Khomeini’s legacy in Iranian public life. While details beyond the funeral date and the extent of attendance are limited across the provided excerpts, all accounts presented here align on the core facts: Khomeini has died, his funeral occurs on June 6, 1989, and millions of mourners show up in the streets to bid him farewell.