Mohammad Javad Bahonar 1933 – 1981

Biography

Mohammad Javad Bahonar was born on September 5, 1933, in Kerman, Iran. He devoted his life to religious leadership, serving as an Iranian cleric during a transformative period in his nation’s history. Throughout his career, he worked within Iran’s religious and political structures during the years following the 1979 Islamic Revolution, a time of significant change and upheaval for the country.

On August 30, 1981, Bahonar’s life was tragically cut short in Tehran when he was killed by an explosive device. His death marked a significant loss to those who knew him and to the institutions he served. He was laid to rest at Behesht-e Zahra, the major cemetery located in the Kahrizak District of Iran, a final resting place of honor for many prominent figures in Iranian society.

Mohammad Javad Bahonar’s legacy remains part of Iran’s modern religious and political history, remembered as a cleric who lived during one of the nation’s most pivotal periods.