Syrian writer Khaled Khalifa laid to rest - in pictures

  • Fans of Khaled Khalifa, who died on Saturday, say their final farewells, in Damascus. All photos: Hasan Belal for The National
    Fans of Khaled Khalifa, who died on Saturday, say their final farewells, in Damascus. All photos: Hasan Belal for The National
  • Mr Khalifa's brother (left) mourns during the funeral of the distinguished writer
    Mr Khalifa's brother (left) mourns during the funeral of the distinguished writer
  • Mourners pay their respects to the Syrian novelist at the Taghaleb martyrs cemetery, in Al-Muhajreen district
    Mourners pay their respects to the Syrian novelist at the Taghaleb martyrs cemetery, in Al-Muhajreen district
  • Mourners surround his coffin at the Abasiyeen Hospital, in Damascus
    Mourners surround his coffin at the Abasiyeen Hospital, in Damascus
  • The cause of death of the 59-year-old was reportedly identified as a heart attack
    The cause of death of the 59-year-old was reportedly identified as a heart attack
  • Syrian actor Firas Ibrahim bids farewell to his life-long friend
    Syrian actor Firas Ibrahim bids farewell to his life-long friend
  • Distraught friends say goodbye to the writer who was a recipient of top Arab literary awards
    Distraught friends say goodbye to the writer who was a recipient of top Arab literary awards
  • Mourners at the Lala Basha mosque perform prayers over Mr Khalifa's coffin
    Mourners at the Lala Basha mosque perform prayers over Mr Khalifa's coffin
  • Mourners pray for Mr Khalifa who was renowned for his literary works and screenplays
    Mourners pray for Mr Khalifa who was renowned for his literary works and screenplays
  • Mr Khalifa gained regional recognition with In Praise of Hatred, his fourth novel
    Mr Khalifa gained regional recognition with In Praise of Hatred, his fourth novel