The ceremony was held nationwide, but the main funeral was in Kokani, where 30 victims were buried.
Thousands of mourners flocked to funerals in North Macedonia for dozens of casualties in the catastrophic nightclub fire last weekend.
The Tuesday broke out at 3am (02:00 GMT) on Sunday during a hip-hop duo DNK concert at Pulse Nightclub in the town of Kocani. At least 59 people were killed and 155 were injured in the fire, causing sadness in the Balkan country.
Burials were held in several cities and towns, but the main funeral was Kokhani, a town of about 25,000 people 100 km (62 miles) east of the capital Skopje, with 30 victims buried.
Thousands of mourners strolled solemnly along newly excavated graves marked with paper signs. Many people carried baskets of white flowers and clenched photos of their loved ones. Many wore t-shirts and badges with photographs and names of the deceased.
Several people overcame their grief needed to see a doctor. The crying man put his head on one end of the co.
Anacostadinovska, backing vocalist for band DNA who survived the fire, wrote in an online post: “A part of my second family has left.
“All that remains is ashes and emptiness…and who thought emptiness would be so hurt,” she wrote.
The new story of fires and tragic scenes in the nightclub caused a pour in sorrow and protest, led primarily by young people.
Thursday’s religious service at Kokani’s Cemetery, led by clergy from the country’s Orthodox Church, was present to help the Red Cross and paramedics grieved families.
Before the funeral, Orthodox Orthodox Archbishop Stephen, the spiritual leader of the country, sought national unity in prayer for the victims and their families.
“We will hold a service ceremony for the innocent victims, a rescue ceremony for the deceased, and pray constantly to pray for the healing of the injured and the comfort of our families and loved ones,” he said.
“National solidarity and unity are the most necessary during these difficult times,” he added. “We pray that we will protect peace within ourselves, that we will protect our own peace, that we will grieve with dignity.”
Stephen officiated Kokhani’s funeral. Another funeral service was held in the capital, Skopje, and five other towns (several neighboring Kokhani), where many businesses were closed as signs of respect.
Public respect was also given to Il Gochevsky, the driver of the Kokani ambulance who died of apparent heart failure after running in a hospital with 11 people on the night of the fire.
The investigation into the tragedy continues to expand. Seven police officers have been detaining more than 20 people as authorities investigate the lack of fire safety measures at Pulse Nightclub and investigate allegations that the club’s permit was illegally obtained.
Health Minister Aaven Tarabari said 72 people remain hospitalized nationwide and 101 patients are being treated overseas. He described the condition of people being treated for burns, smoke inhalation and stepping as “stable or improvement,” and eased previous concerns that deaths could rise further.
On Thursday, the ministry announced the names of the 59 victims. They included 41 people and three 17-year-olds who were under 20s.
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