The late Sheikh Mohammed bin Salem Al Qasimi, brother of Sharjah Deputy Ruler Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi.
Sharjah has declared three days of official mourning following the death of Sheikh Mohammed bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, brother of Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah.
The announcement was made on Friday (September 11) by the Sharjah Ruler’s Court, which extended its condolences to the Al Qasimi family and prayed for the deceased.
Sheikh Mohammed was also the brother of Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi.
The three-day mourning period begins on Friday. Funeral prayers will be held after Asr prayers on Friday at King Faisal Mosque in Sharjah, followed by burial at Al Jubail Cemetery.
For men, condolences will be received for three days from Saturday (September 12) at the residence of Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi in Al Badee. The receiving hours are from 9am until Dhuhr prayers at 12.18pm, and from Asr prayers at 3.46pm until Maghrib prayers at 6.30pm.Con dolences for women will be received at Sheikh Mohammed’s residence in Al Tarfa, Sharjah.
Tribute pours in
Among those paying tribute was Dr. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, who described Sheikh Mohammed bin Salem as his “dear childhood friend”.
Gargash recalled their school days at Al Ahmadiya School in Dubai and the homes their families had near each other in Deira. “A cherished friendship and fond memories bound us together at Al Ahmadiya School, just as our neighbouring homes did in Deira,” Gargash said. “Those memories shall forever remain vivid in the soul, cherished and treasured.” Gargash offered his condolences to the Al Qasimi family. ICA/Expat Media
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