'Fidel Castro's' Remains Find Its Final Resting Place; Supporters Had A Nine-Day Mourning!

By Carrie Winters - 05 Dec '16 08:32AM
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"Fidel Castro" has been finally laid to rest soon after he died. Cuba is declared to have a nine-day mourning since his demise.

It is reported that a large granite boulder is going to be the home for "Fidel Castro's" ashes. This has been finally sealed last Sunday. The day has been the end for mourning from the people of Cuba. It has marked the ninth day right after their leader has been put to rest.

The final cremated remains of "Fidel Castro" have been placed in a cedar box at the Santa Ifigenia Cemetery. This has been done by his brother, Cuban President Raul Castro. The ceremony has been concluded with a 21-gun salute. It has been a long nine days for the people of Cuba who have looked up at Fidel to be a leader.

Havana has been reported to be filled with serenity upon "Fidel Castro's" death. The people mourned for their longtime leader. The place is usually noisy but with the last remains of the former leader laid to rest, the people and the place have been tranquil.

In the span of nine days for mourning, the government in Cuba declared that there will be no drinking and  there will be no parties and celebrations all over the city. This is to further pay their respect towards the remains of Fidel Castro. The people of Cuba felt a loss of a father. Fidel has ruled the nation for nearly 50 years.

Meanwhile, it already is reported that Fidel Castro's ashes has been made to reunite with Che Guevarra in the ceremony. The ceremony last Tuesday, lasted for four hours and his remains had a four-day journey to finally be buried in its final resting place.

Fidel Castro has been a significant leader in Cuba for several years. He died at 90 years old and is remembered by many.

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