President Sheikh Mohamed on Thursday performed funeral prayers for Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, who died on Wednesday.
Sheikh Mohamed was joined at the Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed the First Mosque in Abu Dhabi by Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah,
and Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, in addition to the sheikhs belonging to Al Nahyan family, the late Sheikh Tahnoon’s siblings, his children and crowds of worshippers.
Sheikh Mohamed and the sheikhs of Al Nahyan family later carried Sheikh Tahnoon to his final resting place at Al Bateen Cemetery, state news agency Wam reported.
Sheikh Mohammed ordered the funeral prayers for Sheikh Tahnoun to be performed in absentia after Asr prayers in all mosques across the country.
As a memorial, Sheikh Mohammed previously wrote a letter to continue the vision of the Founding Fathers.
“We pray that God will bless Sheikh Tahnoun and grant us patience and comfort during this time.”
Sheikh Tahnoun is the founder of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed – He was a close aide to Bin Sultan Al. Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed’s uncle.
A seven-day official mourning period was declared and flags were flown at half-staff.
When a member of the royal family dies, the country begins a period of mourning that lasts from three to forty days.
There will be no live radio broadcasts, and each station will play classical music. Live entertainment is typically canceled or limited out of respect.
Sheikh Tahnoun previously served as Deputy Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Chairman of Adnoc and Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Petroleum Council.