Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, joined dozens of mourners in performing the funeral prayer for the late Sheikh Sultan bin Khalid bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, who passed away on Monday.
An official mourning period of three days has been declared following the death, beginning Tuesday.
Sheikh Sultan was the son of the late Sheikh Khalid bin Muhammed bin Saqr Al Qasimi, ruler of Sharjah from 1965 to 1972, and the brother of Sheikh Dr. Sultan, the current Ruler.
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Sheikh Sultan was also the brother of Sheikh Faisal and the late Sheikhs Muhammad and Ahmed.
The emirate’s media office has shared photos of Sheikh Dr. Sultan standing among worshippers in the first row to perform the prayer. Take a look:
Dozens of mourners joined the ritual.
Prayers were held inside King Faisal Mosque in Sharjah.
Funeral prayer for Sheikh Sultan.
People praying inside the mosque.
Sheikh Dr. Sultan among the mourners.
Funeral prayers at the mosque.
After the prayer, the Ruler offered his condolences at the majlis of Sheikh Faisal bin Khalid bin Muhammad Al Qasimi in the Al Rumaila area of Sharjah.
