HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani attended the funeral prayer for King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Saud that was performed at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh yesterday.
QNA/Doha
HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani has mourned the death of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Saud of Saudi Arabia, who died yesterday morning.
In a statement issued by the Emiri Diwan, HH the Emir said King Abdullah was “one of the greatest and best leaders of our Arab and Islamic nations who devoted his life to the service of his homeland and nation”.
“He was one of the most sincere advocates of its causes, security and stability, and had a significant role in strengthening Arab solidarity and unity of ranks, and calling for dialogue, just peace in the region and renunciation of violence and extremism.”
HH the Emir prayed Allah the Almighty to bestow his grace and forgiveness on him, make paradise his last abode, reward him for the good deeds he made for his country and his nation, and to grant the royal family, the Saudi people and both the Arab and Islamic nations patience and solace.
HH the Emir ordered the declaration of three days of mourning in Qatar.
The Emir attended the funeral prayer for King Abdullah that was performed at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh yesterday.
He offered condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud, Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister Muqrin bin Abdulaziz al-Saud, Deputy Crown Prince, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior Prince Mohamed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz al-Saud and to the sons of the late King Abdullah as well as to the Saudi royal family.
World leaders also paid tribute to King Abdullah, praising the late monarch as a key mediator between Muslims and the West.
US President Barack Obama said he and Abdullah had enjoyed a “genuine and warm friendship”.
Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed Abdullah as a “wise politician”.
Iran sent condolences to the Saudi people and announced its foreign minister would travel to Riyadh for an “official ceremony” this weekend.
