Hundreds gathered at Cairo's El-mosheir Tantawy mosque on February 26th to pay tribute to the late Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak. Government officials joined the late leader's sons and other family members to honor the man who led the Arab world's most populous nation for three decades. Mubarak, ousted during the 2011 popular uprising known as the Arab Spring, died on Tuesday at the age of 91 from heart and kidney complications. Cairo photojournalist Hamada Elrasam was at Mubarak's funeral ceremony.
With full military honors, Egypt bids farewell to Hosni Mubarak
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Mubarak's supporters gather to pay their last respects to the man who led Egypt from 1981 to 2011. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)
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Egyptian police were on hand for crowd control during the procession. Mubarak was a controversial figure. Some Egyptians remember his 30-year rule as repressive and corrupt, while others revere him for promoting growth and stability. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)
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A mourner holds a card with pictures depicting Egypt's modernization. In his three decades as president, Mubarak initiated major infrastructure projects such as Cairo's Ring Road, the capital's subway system, and other projects. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)
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For many Egyptians who supported Mubarak, the loss was personal. Mourners take selfies at the funeral ceremony. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)