Two community members laid to rest on the same day in Mustafçova Village

The village of Mustafçova, the administrative center of Mustafçova Municipality in northeastern Greece, was overcome with grief on March 6 as residents gathered to bid farewell to two men who were laid to rest on the same day.

Hundreds of people from the village and nearby communities attended the funeral ceremonies for Cemil Kurt and İsmet Kabza, whose deaths left a deep sense of sorrow among family members, friends, and the wider community.

The funeral prayer was led by Mustafa Trampa, Mufti of İskeçe, before both men were buried at the village cemetery.

Cemil Kurt
Known among villagers for his calm and modest personality, Cemil Kurt, 48, had been battling a serious illness for nearly three years.

Kurt had previously worked in Germany to support his family. Despite a long struggle and the support of his wife, three children, mother, siblings, and relatives, he passed away on the evening of March 5 while receiving treatment at İskeçe State Hospital.

He was buried in the Mustafçova village cemetery following the funeral prayer held on March 6.

İsmet Kabza
İsmet Kabza, 47, known as one of the lively and well-known figures of the village, also spent time working in Germany.

Kabza reportedly began experiencing serious stomach problems while abroad and was hospitalized in the region where he worked. Despite medical efforts, he passed away on March 4.

His funeral ceremony drew hundreds of mourners from Myki and surrounding villages, reflecting the strong community ties in the region.

Community in Mourning
Residents described the loss of the two men as a deeply painful moment for the village, especially as both funerals were held on the same day.

The twin funerals brought together family members, relatives, and neighbors in a shared expression of grief and solidarity, highlighting the close-knit social structure of villages in Western Thrace.