Nasrallah was killed on September 27, and while the site still remains a disaster zone of debris, this has not deterred Hezbollah supporters from holding daily events there. Recently, a festive event called "Light from Light" was held in Nasrallah’s memory, with hundreds of participants waving pictures of the slain leader, displaying Hezbollah flags, and lighting candles. The ruins were brightly illuminated in red, and eulogies and slogans calling for followers to emulate Nasrallah's path echoed through the site. Additionally, recordings of Nasrallah's voice were played during the event, which was covered by both local and international media outlets, according to ynet news reports.
The Saudi Al-Arabiya network reported on Wednesday that supporters of all ages attended the events, holding Hezbollah flags and images of other leaders killed during the war. However, the victory posters displayed throughout Dahieh stand in stark contrast to the surrounding devastation, where numerous buildings lie in ruins. One notable visitor to the site recently was the Iranian ambassador to Lebanon, who returned to Lebanon the previous Sunday for the first time since being injured in a September bombing and receiving treatment in Iran. He visited the assassination site just two days after resuming his duties in Lebanon.
This visit marked his first public appearance in Lebanon since his recovery, where he declared, "The Lebanese people will continue their resistance, and these attacks will not benefit Israel. Lebanon will remain strong, will regain its lands, and we will continue to support it." He emphasized that he chose the assassination site for his first appearance after recovery to draw strength from the martyrs' spirits.
According to Al-Arabiya, most visitors to the site wear black, with many expressing doubt about Nasrallah’s successor, current Secretary-General Naim Qassem, and his ability to lead Hezbollah. A visitor present during the Iranian ambassador’s arrival praised Nasrallah, saying, “He should be an example for every Lebanese.” Supporters of the former leader are awaiting the funeral of Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine, which is expected to take place in Dahieh. Hezbollah has yet to decide whether the funeral will be held before or after the 60-day ceasefire with Israel, as they want the event to be exceptional and uninterrupted.
The burial site for Nasrallah and Safieddine is also under discussion. Reports indicate that Hezbollah plans to construct a shrine similar to the one built for former Secretary-General Abbas al-Musawi in Nabi Chit, a village in Lebanon's al-Baqa'a region. Three potential locations for the shrine are being considered: two in Dahieh and one along the old road leading to the airport. The final choice will depend on the available space and capacity for visitors.
For now, the site of Nasrallah's assassination in the ruins of Dahieh has become a significant gathering place for Hezbollah supporters.
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