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Fidel Castro's Funeral in Cuba (VIDEO)

© REUTERS / Carlos Garcia RawlinsResidents wave as the caravan carrying the ashes of Cuba's late President Fidel Castro arrives in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, December 3, 2016
Residents wave as the caravan carrying the ashes of Cuba's late President Fidel Castro arrives in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, December 3, 2016 - Sputnik International
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Funeral of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro is underway in Santa Ifigenia cemetery in Santiago de Cuba.

A funeral procession with the urn containing the ashes of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro arrived in Santiago de Cuba on December 3.

The procession was greeted by hundreds of thousands of Cubans who took to the streets to say goodbye to the revolutionary leader.

Fidel Castro passed away on November 25 at the age of 90. Cuba received many condolences over Castro's death from leaders around the world. On Saturday night, a mass memorial service, led by his brother and incumbent leader Raul Castro, will be held in the city. The funeral ceremony will take place in the morning on December 4.

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