DHAKA: Former Israeli premier Ariel Sharon will be buried on Monday afternoon at his southern ranch after a memorial service earlier in the day in parliament,.

Israeli army radio said, reports The Straits Times.

According to the report, Sharon’s coffin will be placed at parliament in Jerusalem on Sunday to enable the public to pay their last respects.

Army radio said the coffin would be there between 1000 GMT and 1600 GMT.

Monday’s proceedings will start with a ceremony at Jerusalem’s Knesset, or parliament, at 0730 GMT, the report said.

BDST: 1533 HRS, JAN 12, 2014
Edited by Robab Rosan, Current Affairs Editor