The Cuban Council of State on Saturday declared nine days of mourning for the death of former president and revolutionary leader Fidel Castro who died at the age of 90, the Fox News reported.

Castro died late on Friday Nov. 25. The news was announced in an address on state television shortly thereafter by the leader's brother and current president, Raúl Castro.

A council statement said "during the national mourning public activities and shows will be halted, the national flag will be flown at half-mast in public buildings and military establishments and radio and television will broadcast informational, patriotic and historical programming."

Source: MENA