Dubai announces 10-day mourning period after death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid
Dubai has begun a ten-day mourning period to mark the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Dubai Media Office announced on Monday. Mourning the death of his brother, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid , Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, sought mercy from God and wrote: "You are absent from our eyes but not from our prayers and hearts". Paying tribute to Sheikh Ahmed, the Dubai Ruler said:…
Dubai has declared a ten-day mourning period following the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, as announced by the Dubai Media Office on Monday. The mourning period was observed in honor of his brother, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, who serves as the Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. In a poignant statement, Sheikh Mohammed expressed his grief, praying that their deceased brother would find solace in God's embrace.
He stated, "You are absent from our eyes but not from our prayers and hearts." The Dubai Ruler also paid tribute to Sheikh Ahmed, conveying that God should grant him a place in Paradise and provide strength and comfort to his loved ones. During the official mourning period, flags in Dubai will be flown at half-mast to signify respect and grief.
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