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NASRALLAH'S FUNERAL

In images: Nasrallah and Safieddine's funerals

Hundreds of thousands attended to bid a final farewell to former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and his intended successor, Hashem Safieddine, on Sunday in the southern suburbs of Beirut. The grandiose funeral, which had been weeks in the making, took place almost five months after the massive Israeli bombardments that killed the two leaders on Sept. 27 and Oct. 3 respectively, amid the war between Lebanon and Israel.

Supporters from all over the country took to the roads — some as early as Saturday night — in the middle of a cold snap. Thousands more came, especially from Iran, Iraq and Yemen to see the coffins of the deceased displayed in Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium (Ghobeiri) and pay their last respects. Here's a look back at the day in pictures.

Mohammad YASSINE, Nicholas Frakes et Lucile WASSERMANN, 23 February 2025 18:46

In the early hours of the morning, thousands of people converge in the Sports City, at the entrance to Beirut's southern suburbs, to attend the funerals of Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)

In the early hours of the morning, thousands of people converge in the Sports City, at the entrance to Beirut's southern suburbs, to attend the funerals of Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)

Dressed in black and yellow Hezbollah scarves, many spectators hold up portraits of Hassan Nasrallah, who has become a key leader on the Lebanese and regional scene over the years. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)

Dressed in black and yellow Hezbollah scarves, many spectators hold up portraits of Hassan Nasrallah, who has become a key leader on the Lebanese and regional scene over the years. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)

In the crowd, organizers separate the men from the women. Some wear closed faces and teary eyes. (Credit: Lucile Wassermann/L'Orient-Le Jour)

In the crowd, organizers separate the men from the women. Some wear closed faces and teary eyes. (Credit: Lucile Wassermann/L'Orient-Le Jour)

Among the crowd, young people from the Hezbollah-affiliated Mahdi Scouts also march behind portraits of Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine. (Credit: Nicholas Frakes/L'Orient Today)

Among the crowd, young people from the Hezbollah-affiliated Mahdi Scouts also march behind portraits of Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine. (Credit: Nicholas Frakes/L'Orient Today)

In anticipation of the huge crowds that converged on the capital's southern suburbs, Beirut's international airport decided to suspend operations between midday and 4 p.m. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)

In anticipation of the huge crowds that converged on the capital's southern suburbs, Beirut's international airport decided to suspend operations between midday and 4 p.m. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)

A few 100 meters from Beirut's airport, some people climb cranes, Hezbollah flags in hand, while other Shiite banners, or those in Palestinian colors, float above the crowd. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)

A few 100 meters from Beirut's airport, some people climb cranes, Hezbollah flags in hand, while other Shiite banners, or those in Palestinian colors, float above the crowd. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)

Inside the Sports City, crowds were already gathering in the early morning hours. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)

Inside the Sports City, crowds were already gathering in the early morning hours. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)

The stands at the stadium, which can accommodate 80,000 people, were full before the official start of the ceremony at 1 p.m. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)

The stands at the stadium, which can accommodate 80,000 people, were full before the official start of the ceremony at 1 p.m. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)

Suddenly, Israeli fighter jets fly low over the crowd in a “V” formation, making a deafening noise. Some in the crowd panic. Others shout their anger at Israel. The jets pass again a few minutes later. (Credit: Nicholas Frakes/L'Orient Today)

Suddenly, Israeli fighter jets fly low over the crowd in a “V” formation, making a deafening noise. Some in the crowd panic. Others shout their anger at Israel. The jets pass again a few minutes later. (Credit: Nicholas Frakes/L'Orient Today)

The coffins of Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine, perched on the back of a truck, slowly make their way through the crowd. Kuffiyehs, scarves and roses are thrown at the coffins. Hezbollah agents pass them over the coffins as a sign of blessing, before returning them to the crowd. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)

The coffins of Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine, perched on the back of a truck, slowly make their way through the crowd. Kuffiyehs, scarves and roses are thrown at the coffins. Hezbollah agents pass them over the coffins as a sign of blessing, before returning them to the crowd. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)

For over an hour in the stadium, political and partisan speeches follow one another, interspersed with religious chants in tribute to Nasrallah. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)

For over an hour in the stadium, political and partisan speeches follow one another, interspersed with religious chants in tribute to Nasrallah. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)

By mid-afternoon, the truck carrying the two leaders' coffins, surrounded by tens of thousands of supporters, was on its way to the mausoleum where the former Hezbollah leader would be buried, not far from the airport. Hashem Safieddine's body will be buried on Monday in his native village of Deir Qanoun al-Nahr , in southern Lebanon. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)

By mid-afternoon, the truck carrying the two leaders' coffins, surrounded by tens of thousands of supporters, was on its way to the mausoleum where the former Hezbollah leader would be buried, not far from the airport. Hashem Safieddine's body will be buried on Monday in his native village of Deir Qanoun al-Nahr , in southern Lebanon. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)

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    1/12 In the early hours of the morning, thousands of people converge in the Sports City, at the entrance to Beirut's southern suburbs, to attend the funerals of Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)
  • Dressed in black and yellow Hezbollah scarves, many spectators hold up portraits of Hassan Nasrallah, who has become a key leader on the Lebanese and regional scene over the years. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)
    2/12 Dressed in black and yellow Hezbollah scarves, many spectators hold up portraits of Hassan Nasrallah, who has become a key leader on the Lebanese and regional scene over the years. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)
  • In the crowd, organizers separate the men from the women. Some wear closed faces and teary eyes. (Credit: Lucile Wassermann/L'Orient-Le Jour)
    3/12 In the crowd, organizers separate the men from the women. Some wear closed faces and teary eyes. (Credit: Lucile Wassermann/L'Orient-Le Jour)
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    4/12 Among the crowd, young people from the Hezbollah-affiliated Mahdi Scouts also march behind portraits of Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine. (Credit: Nicholas Frakes/L'Orient Today)
  • In anticipation of the huge crowds that converged on the capital's southern suburbs, Beirut's international airport decided to suspend operations between midday and 4 p.m. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)
    5/12 In anticipation of the huge crowds that converged on the capital's southern suburbs, Beirut's international airport decided to suspend operations between midday and 4 p.m. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)
  • A few 100 meters from Beirut's airport, some people climb cranes, Hezbollah flags in hand, while other Shiite banners, or those in Palestinian colors, float above the crowd. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)
    6/12 A few 100 meters from Beirut's airport, some people climb cranes, Hezbollah flags in hand, while other Shiite banners, or those in Palestinian colors, float above the crowd. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)
  • Inside the Sports City, crowds were already gathering in the early morning hours. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)
    7/12 Inside the Sports City, crowds were already gathering in the early morning hours. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)
  • The stands at the stadium, which can accommodate 80,000 people, were full before the official start of the ceremony at 1 p.m. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)
    8/12 The stands at the stadium, which can accommodate 80,000 people, were full before the official start of the ceremony at 1 p.m. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)
  • Suddenly, Israeli fighter jets fly low over the crowd in a “V” formation, making a deafening noise. Some in the crowd panic. Others shout their anger at Israel. The jets pass again a few minutes later. (Credit: Nicholas Frakes/L'Orient Today)
    9/12 Suddenly, Israeli fighter jets fly low over the crowd in a “V” formation, making a deafening noise. Some in the crowd panic. Others shout their anger at Israel. The jets pass again a few minutes later. (Credit: Nicholas Frakes/L'Orient Today)
  • The coffins of Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine, perched on the back of a truck, slowly make their way through the crowd. Kuffiyehs, scarves and roses are thrown at the coffins. Hezbollah agents pass them over the coffins as a sign of blessing, before returning them to the crowd. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)
    10/12 The coffins of Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine, perched on the back of a truck, slowly make their way through the crowd. Kuffiyehs, scarves and roses are thrown at the coffins. Hezbollah agents pass them over the coffins as a sign of blessing, before returning them to the crowd. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)
  • For over an hour in the stadium, political and partisan speeches follow one another, interspersed with religious chants in tribute to Nasrallah. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)
    11/12 For over an hour in the stadium, political and partisan speeches follow one another, interspersed with religious chants in tribute to Nasrallah. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour)
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