India will observe a one-day state mourning on Tuesday to honor Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who tragically died in a helicopter crash, as announced by the Union Home Ministry.Â
During this period of mourning, the national flag will be flown at half-mast on all buildings where it is regularly displayed, and there will be no official entertainment.
President Raisi, along with Iran's foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and several other officials, were found dead following a helicopter crash in a foggy, mountainous region in the northwest of Iran, as reported by Iranian state media.
A spokesperson for the Home Ministry confirmed the deaths and stated, "As a mark of respect to the departed dignitaries, the government of India has decided that there will be one day's state mourning on May 21 (Tuesday) throughout India."
The spokesperson elaborated, "On the day of mourning, the national flag will be flown at half-mast throughout India on all buildings where the national flag is flown regularly, and there will be no official entertainment on the day."
