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Cansever Laid to Rest in North Macedonia
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Cansever Laid to Rest in North Macedonia

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Beloved arabesque music artist Cansever was laid to rest in her hometown of Veles, North Macedonia, after passing away in Germany.
  • The 59-year-old singer, who had been undergoing leukemia treatment, died on August 8th in Essen, Germany.
  • A funeral service was held at the Gazฤฑ Ahmet PaลŸa Mosque in Veles, followed by burial in the family cemetery.

Arabesque music star Cansever was honored in her hometown of Veles, North Macedonia, during her final journey. The singer passed away at the age of 59 in Essen, Germany, where she was receiving treatment for leukemia.

Cansever had been battling the illness for some time before her death on Saturday, August 8th. Following her passing, her body was transported from Germany to North Macedonia, the country where she was born and raised.

A funeral ceremony took place at the Gazฤฑ Ahmet PaลŸa Mosque in Veles. Family members accepted condolences in the mosque's courtyard. The funeral prayer was led by Fevzi Yazฤฑcฤฑ, the imam of the mosque, affiliated with the Presidency of Religious Affairs. After the prayer, Cansever's coffin was taken to the home where she lived for many years. There, she was met with prayers from relatives and loved ones before being laid to rest in the family cemetery.

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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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