Oman cries as the nation says goodbye to the remarkable leader HM Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al-Said

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Oman mourns the death of HM Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al-Said of Oman


إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّآ إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ

HM Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al-Said 18/11/1940 – 10/01/2020

Oman cried and bids tearful farewell to its beloved leader His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al-Said. He was laid to rest in the Royal Family Cemetery in Baushar today.

In a statement issued by ONA said: “The funeral was led by His Majesty the Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, and was attended by Their Highnesses and members of the royal family, and military leaders, members of the State Council and members of the Shura Council.”

“The funeral prayer was held at the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, where the Sultan’s body was wrapped with the national flag.” The statement added.


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Michael Al-Said
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