The Governor of Riyadh performs the funeral prayer for Princess Al-Jawhara bint Faisal
The Governor of Riyadh leads the prayers at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque
In a scene reflecting unity and close bonds, His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh Region, performed the funeral prayer today, following the Asr prayer, for Her Royal Highness Princess Al-Jawhara bint Faisal bin Abdullah Al Abdulrahman Al Saud – may God have mercy on her. The prayer was held at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in the capital, Riyadh, a mosque of great historical and religious significance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The historical significance of the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque
The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque, also known as the Grand Mosque, is one of the most important and largest mosques in Riyadh. Historically, it has been associated with holding Friday and Eid prayers, as well as funeral prayers for prominent members of the royal family. This association lends the mosque an atmosphere of tranquility and solemnity, reflecting a deep adherence to authentic Islamic traditions in bidding farewell to the deceased, as crowds gather to pray and supplicate for the departed in this venerable Islamic edifice.
Wide attendance of princes and officials
The prayer was attended by a large number of princes, highlighting the strong family unity characteristic of the royal family. Those who performed the prayer alongside His Royal Highness the Governor of Riyadh included: His Royal Highness Prince Turki bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Royal Highness Prince Mutaib bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, and His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Abdulaziz, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
Also participating in the prayer were His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Special Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. Also present were Their Royal Highnesses Prince Faisal bin Abdullah bin Mohammed, Prince Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Abdulrahman, Prince Dr. Turki bin Saud bin Mohammed, Prince Nawaf bin Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Abdulrahman, and Prince Saud bin Salman bin Mohammed.
In addition to this solemn presence, the prayer was performed by Prince Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Abdulrahman, Lieutenant General Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force, Prince Mishaal bin Mohammed bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Prince Khalid bin Saud bin Khalid bin Mohammed bin Abdulrahman, and Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Special Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
Also in attendance were Prince Mohammed bin Saud bin Khalid bin Mohammed bin Abdulrahman, Prince Mohammed bin Saad bin Khalid, Prince Faisal bin Turki bin Abdulaziz, Advisor at the Royal Court, Prince Bandar bin Saad bin Khalid, Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Mohammed, and Prince Nawaf bin Saad bin Abdullah. Prince Mohammed bin Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz and Prince Bandar bin Khalid bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Equestrian Authority, were also present.
The leadership and the people united in bidding farewell to the deceased
The list of attendees concluded with Their Royal Highnesses the Princes: Bandar bin Fahd bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz, Mohammed bin Saud bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Abdullah bin Mutaib bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, Abdullah bin Sultan bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz, Mishaal bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Khalid bin Saud bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Salman bin Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Fahd bin Saud bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, and Salman bin Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz.
The attendance was not limited to princes and officials; a large number of citizens also participated in the prayer, embodying the deep bond between the leadership and the people on all occasions. This solemn scene reflects the deeply rooted Islamic and social values of Saudi society, where everyone shares in their condolences, praying to God Almighty to grant the deceased His abundant mercy and admit her to Paradise.
