CNN has a detailed account of how plans will unfold over the next 10 days . The 10 days of mourning will combine both Western traditions and those of Nelson 's native country . Importantly , at some stage - either at his home or in the mortuary - the traditional leaders will gather for a first ceremony , a tradition called `` the closing of the eyes . '' No formal public mourning will be held until 10 days after Mandela 's death .
CNN has a detailed account of how plans will unfold over the next 10 days . The 10 days of mourning will combine both Western traditions and those of Nelson 's native country . No formal public mourning will be held until 10 days after Mandela 's death .