Literary giant Abdulah Sidran laid to rest

(Patria) - Bosnian poet, writer, screenwriter, playwright, in a word, a literary giant - academician Abdulah Sidran was laid to rest today.

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Immediately after the afternoon prayer (ikindija), the funeral prayer for Sidran was held in the courtyard of Sarajevo's Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque.
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Slightly earlier, a memorial service was held at the National Theatre, from which it was stated, among other things, that Sidran's earthly body was departing, but his spirit would remain as a guardian hovering over this city.

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Memorial service for Abdulah Sidran held: Sidran's earthly body departs, but his spirit remains as a guardian hovering over this city

(Patria) - The hall of the National Theatre in Sarajevo was too small to accommodate all those who came to the memorial service for Bosnian writer Abdulah Sidran. The memorial service was jointly organized by the Academy of Sciences and Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the P.E.N. Centre, and the Congress of Bosniak Intellectuals Council

A large number of citizens attended the funeral, including prominent figures from the political and social life of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was led by the Reis-ul-ulema of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Husein efendija Kavazović.

After the funeral prayer, the attendees carried Sidran's coffin by hand to the Ferhadija Mosque, where he was buried in the mosque's courtyard according to his wishes.
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Let us recall, Abdulah Sidran passed away on March 23rd, at the age of 80, after being in extremely poor health for many months.