Cuban embassy mourns Castro’s passing

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. During the Period of National Mourning, all public activities and performances will be suspended; the national standard will fly at halfmast at all public buildings and military establishments. Cuban Radio and Television will be airing informative, patriotic and historical programming.