CULTURE
MUSLIM MAGOMAYEV`s FAREWELL CEREMONY ENDS
A farewell ceremony of the great son of the Azerbaijani people, world-famous singer Muslim Magomayev ended at 16:00 on October 29 at the State Philharmonic Hall.
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and his spouse Mehriban Aliyeva attended the ceremony and offered their deep condolences to family members and relatives of the unforgettable musician.
An official part of the farewell ceremony was opened by acting Deputy Prime Minister Elchin Efendiyev. Other speakers included Chairman of the Azerbaijan Union of Composers, People`s Artist Firangiz Alizade; member of the Russian Public Chamber, outstanding pediatrician Leoniod Roshal; film director, People`s Artist Eldar Guliyev; Rector of the Baku Musical Academy, People`s Artist Farhad Badalbeyli; and the Russian President’s special envoy on cultural affairs Mikhail Shvydkoi.
Following the ceremony, Muslim Magomayev`s coffin was taken to the first Alley of Honors, accompanied by thousands of people.
President Ilham Aliyev accompanied the coffin for some time.