Lebanon is preparing to hold the funeral of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on Sunday, nearly five months after his martyrdom in an Israeli airstrike.

The ceremony will take place at 11:00 GMT at the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium on the outskirts of Beirut.

The country is expected to come to a standstill for several hours, with heightened security measures in place due to the anticipated crowds that could reach tens of thousands.

Additionally, Beirut Airport will be closed from 10:00 to 14:00 GMT to facilitate the event.

The attack on Nasrallah occurred on September 27 while he was meeting with party leaders in a shelter in the southern suburbs of Beirut.