List Of 10 World Funeral That Witnessed Chaos And Uncontrolled Crowds
The world has witnessed numerous funerals marked by chaos, grief, and uncontrolled crowds. Below are some of the most unforgettable examples that show how emotion and national devotion can easily turn tragic.
1. Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini – Iran (1989)
The funeral of Ayatollah Khomeini, founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, drew an estimated 10 million mourners, one of the largest gatherings in modern history. The crowd was so dense that the coffin was dropped several times, and at one point, the body was briefly lost amid the sea of mourners. Soldiers fired into the air to regain order as the ceremony descended into chaos. The event became a symbol of both Iran’s devotion and volatility.
2. Yasser Arafat – Palestine (2004). To read more Click here.
