FBiH Government Declares October 13th Day of Mourning in the Federation of BiH for the Funeral and Burial of Halid Bešlić

(Patria) - The Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina today, in a telephone session, at the initiative of the Prime Minister of the Federation of BiH, Nermin Nikšić, adopted the Decision on declaring October 13, 2025, as a Day of Mourning in the Federation of BiH, due to the death of the great of Bosnian and Herzegovinian folk music, Halid Bešlić.

As explained, at the initiative of a large number of citizens, the day of the funeral and commemoration of the great of BH folk music, Halid Bešlić, has been declared a Day of Mourning in the Federation of BiH. With this decision, the Government of the Federation of BiH pays tribute to Halid Bešlić, who passed away on October 7, 2025, and whose songs left a mark on the music scene and became part of our common cultural heritage.

It was also stated that this is a great loss of an extremely respected artist, not only for the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina but for all lovers of his music in the region and beyond.

In addition to his musical contributions, Halid Bešlić also made a significant social contribution. His humanitarian work, modesty, and dignity will forever remain part of our country's heritage. Through his works, he preserved and promoted the cultural identity of Bosnian and Herzegovinian society.

The Day of Mourning is marked by the mandatory flying of the flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina at half-mast or half-hoist on the buildings of the Government of the Federation of BiH and institutions of the Federation of BiH.

On the Day of Mourning, cultural and entertainment programs cannot be held in public places in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Media houses in the territory of the Federation of BiH are obliged to harmonize and adapt their program content to the Day of Mourning.