Funeral prayers held for Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad in Doha
Summary
Funeral prayers were held in Doha for Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former ruler of Qatar who died at age 74. The ceremony took place after sunset at a Doha mosque, and he will be buried in a simple Islamic funeral at Lusail Cemetery.Key Facts
- Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013.
- Funeral prayers were held after the Maghrib evening prayer at Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque in Doha.
- Men wearing traditional Qatari dress attended the prayers facing Sheikh Hamad's shrouded body.
- His son and current Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, carried the body out of the mosque.
- Sheikh Hamad will be buried in a simple grave at Lusail Cemetery.
- Official mourning in Qatar will continue until Wednesday.
- During mourning, Qatar’s Emir will meet visiting heads of state and dignitaries at Lusail Palace.
- The funeral ceremony was described as humble and aligned with Islamic burial customs.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
