Death of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani (2017), Dey 19. Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, an Iranian politician and former president, died on this date in 2017 in Tehran. He was a significant figure in Iranian politics after the 1979 revolution and played a key role in shaping the political structures of the Islamic Republic. Rafsanjani held various high-ranking positions, including Speaker of Parliament and President, and was involved in major national decision-making processes. At the time of his death, Rafsanjani was 82 years old, and the cause was reported as cardiac arrest. The news of his passing received widespread coverage in the media and prompted numerous reactions from political figures and the public. His funeral in Tehran was attended by a large crowd of citizens and officials, with streets near the ceremony site filled with participants. This observance was added to the official Jalali calendar in 2017 to mark the significance of Rafsanjani's role in contemporary Iranian history. According to Islamic Republic sources, this observance is registered and presented in the official calendar in this form and with these descriptions.
