Martyr Nasrallah Laid to Rest Following Historic Funeral
The burial ceremony was held following hours-long funeral procession in the Lebanese capital.
More than 1.4 million people have been estimated to have participate in the historic procession which also hosted dignataries from more than 70 countries.
Despite cold weather early in the morning, large crowds headed to Beirut, causing heavy traffic on major roads leading to the capital.
The crowds included women, children, and elderly people. Many carried pictures of martyrs and banners with quotes from Nasrallah.
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Army and internal security forces were deployed to manage the crowds and ensure order. The funeral began at 1:00 PM local time. It started with a Quran recitation, followed by the national anthem and Hezbollah’s anthem.
The coffins were transported in a special vehicle. The ceremony ended with a speech by Hezbollah’s Secretary-General, Sheikh Naim Qassem. After the speech, the procession moved to the burial site.
Thousands of people from Arab and Muslim countries, including Iraq, Yemen, Iran, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Turkey, attended the funeral.
The event was seen as a significant moment in the history of Lebanon and the West Asia region.
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The Lebanese Army and Internal Security forces implemented strict security measures. They deployed 4,000 troops to ensure safety during the funeral.
Nasrallah was assassinated in an Israeli bombardment of southern Beirut on September 27, 2024. Israeli jets used 85 tons of explosives to destroy six residential buildings in Dahiyeh. This followed a week-long bombing campaign that targeted areas from southern Lebanon to Beirut.
Hezbollah delayed the funeral ceremonies for both leaders due to concerns about potential Israeli attacks on the event.
