(VOVworld)-The Cuban government on Saturday declared nine days of national mourning for the death of revolutionary leader Fidel Castro.

Revolutionary leader Fidel Castro (Source: Reuters)

Fidel's ashes will travel throughout the country for 4 days before the burial ceremony takes place on December 4^th. Public activities will be cancelled, and the national flag will wave at half-mast in public buildings and military establishments.

The same day, Venezuela announced 3-day national mourning for the death of Fidel.