Iraj Khajeh Amiri Funeral and Burial: Goodbye to the Legendary Singer

The funeral ceremony of Iraj Khajeh Amiri, one of the most celebrated singers in the history of Iranian music, was held on the morning of Friday, August 14, 2026, with the presence of his family, musicians, artists, and a large crowd of fans in front of Vahdat Hall in Tehran.

Khajeh Amiri, widely known by his stage name Iraj, died on August 12, 2026, at the age of 93. His death marked the end of a remarkable musical career that lasted for more than seven decades and left a lasting influence on Iranian popular and traditional music.

Known for his powerful voice, distinctive vocal style, and long career in Iranian music, Iraj Khajeh Amiri became one of the most recognizable voices of his generation. His passing generated widespread mourning among Iranian musicians, artists, cultural figures, and fans both inside Iran and among the Iranian diaspora around the world.

Iraj Khajeh Amiri Funeral Ceremony in Tehran

The funeral ceremony for Iraj Khajeh Amiri was held outside Tehran’s historic Vahdat Hall, an important cultural and artistic venue that has hosted countless concerts, theater performances, and ceremonies honoring Iranian artists.

Family members of the late singer attended the ceremony alongside musicians, cultural figures, friends, colleagues, and hundreds of admirers.

For many attendees, the gathering represented more than the funeral of an individual singer. It was a farewell to one of the important voices of an entire generation of Iranian music.

The presence of a large number of fans demonstrated the continuing popularity of Iraj’s music decades after many of his best-known performances were first recorded.

August 14, 2026 | 11:08 pm