The Saudi Royal Court issued an official statement today announcing the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Bandar bin Abdullah Al Abdulrahman Al Saud. The statement included details of the time and place of the funeral prayer, which will be held, God willing, today, Sunday, July 29, 1447 AH (corresponding to July 29, 2026), following the Asr prayer at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh.
Text of the Royal Court statement
The statement issued by the Royal Court included the following poignant words: “His Royal Highness Prince Bandar bin Abdullah Al Abdulrahman Al Saud has passed away. The funeral prayer will be held, God willing, today, Sunday, 29/7/1447 AH, after the Asr prayer at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh. May God have mercy on him, forgive him, and grant him His pleasure, and may He grant him a spacious place in Paradise. To God we belong and to Him we shall return.”.
Symbolism of the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque
The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque, where the funeral prayer will be held, holds a special and historical place in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Also known as the Grand Mosque, it is located in the Qasr al-Hukm district in the heart of Riyadh. This mosque has long witnessed numerous national and official events and is the traditional venue for funeral prayers for kings and princes of the royal family, lending the occasion a profoundly solemn and emotional character that unites the leadership and the citizens in moments of farewell.
Funeral rites and Islamic traditions
The funeral rites are conducted according to the tolerant traditions of Islam and the pure Sunnah of the Prophet, with princes, officials, and a large number of citizens gathering to perform the funeral prayer, praying for mercy and forgiveness for the deceased. These rites reflect the values of solidarity and social cohesion that characterize Saudi society, as everyone comes together to offer their condolences and sympathy to the family of the deceased and to the esteemed royal family.
Condolences and sympathy
Immediately after the statement was released, prayers for mercy and forgiveness for the deceased poured in, asking God Almighty to grant him His abundant mercy and admit him to Paradise, and to grant his family and loved ones patience and solace. Statements from the Royal Court are the official and reliable source for all news related to the Royal Family, through which the Saudi people and the Muslim world are informed of such momentous events with transparency and dignity.
