Sheikh Mohammed leads funeral prayers for late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Dubai's Vice President and Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, presided over the funeral prayers for the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at the Zabeel Grand Mosque on Tuesday. Joining Sheikh Mohammed were Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, along with numerous elders, officials, and worshippers.

Condolences will be accepted at Zabeel Majlis for three days, starting from Tuesday at 4 PM until Maghrib prayers. During Wednesday and Thursday, mourners will be received in two sessions: from 10 AM until Dhuhr prayers, and after Asr prayers until Maghrib prayers.

The emirate has announced a 10-day official mourning period, with flags flying at half-mast throughout the mourning duration. The funeral prayer for Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was held on Tuesday, marking the beginning of a period of national mourning in the United Arab Emirates.