Sharjah announces 3 days of mourning over passing of royal member

Tuesday, 23 September 2025 05:55

By ARN News Staff

The Court of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced the passing of royal member Sheikh Sultan bin Khalid bin Muhammad Al Qasimi on Monday.

An official mourning period of three days starting Tuesday has also been declared.

The funeral prayer will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday at King Faisal Mosque in Sharjah, with the burial at Al Jubail Cemetery.

Condolences for men will be accepted at the Sheikh Faisal bin Khalid bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Majlis in the Al Ramla area of Sharjah for a period of three days beginning from Tuesday.

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