The Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education, Dr. Hassan Qazizadeh Hashemi, visited the Residence of the Cuban Ambassador in Tehran to sign the book of condolences that will be officially open there in the next few hours, on occasion of the recent death of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz.
Cuba, 26 November 2016.- On the occasion of the passing away of Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, the Council of State of the Republic of Cuba declares nine days of National Mourning, from 06:00 hours on 26 November to 12:00 pm on 4 December 2016.
During the period of National Mourning, all publics activities and performances will be suspended; the national standard will fly at half-mast at all public buildings and military establishiments. Cuban Radio and Television will be airing informative, patriotic and historical programing.
Dear people of Cuba:
It is with deep sorrow that I come before you to inform our people, and friends of Our America and the world, that today, november 25, at 10:29 PM, Comandante en Jefe of the Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro Ruz passed away. In accordance with his express wishes Compañero Fidel's remains will be cremated. In the early hours of the morning of Satuday 26, the funeral organizing commission will provide our people with detailed information regarding the posthumous tributes which will be paid to the founder of the Cuban Revolution.
!Hasta la victoria siempre!
The historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, passed away this Friday, November 25, 2016 at 10:29 pm at the age of 90.
The sad news was made public by President Raul Castro on Cuban television:
“Dear people of Cuba:
November 26, 2016 6:30 pm. KATHMANDU: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has expressed her grief and sorrow over the demise of former Cuban President Fidel Castro.
Castro, Cuba’s longest-serving Communist leader, died on Friday night at the age of 90.
In a condolence message sent to Cuba’s President Raul Castro on Saturday, President Bhandari has extended profound sadness over the passing of the historic leader.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday condoled the demise of Cuban leader Fidel Castro whom he described as one of the most iconic personalities of the 20th century and a 'good friend' of India.
CUBA, 26 November 2016.- The Organizing Commission of the Central Committee of the Party, State and Government for the funeral rites of Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, informs the populace that as of 29 November, from 09:00 until 22:00, at the José Marti Memorial, the population of the capital may present themselves to pay their respects in tribute to their leader. The hours will be extended until 29 November from 9:00 to 12:00.
On the occasion of the passing of Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, the Council of State of the Republic of Cuba declares nine days of National Mourning, from 06:00 on 26 November to 12:00 on 4 December 2016.
I am profoundly saddened at the passing away of Commander Fidel Castro of Cuba, a heroic figure and an influential personality on the world stage.
In his death, the people of Cuba have lost the architect of their revolution and the developing countries of the world a champion of equality and justice.
He was a dear friend of India, and would continue to be remembered here, particularly for his role in the Non-Aligned Movement. I had the privilege of meeting him during my visit to Havana in October 2013.
· Decree by the Council of State: National Period of Mourning
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· CUBA, 26 November 2016.- On the occasion of the passing of Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, the Council of State of the Republic of Cuba declares nine days of National Mourning, from 06:00 on 26 November to 12:00 on 4 December 2016.
