Doha: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the death of HE Grand Mufti of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and head of Council of Senior Scholars Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh.
According to Qatar News Agency, the message from HH the Amir expressed heartfelt sympathies to King Salman, conveying his sorrow for the loss of the esteemed religious leader. The Grand Mufti was a prominent figure in the Kingdom, holding the position of head of the Council of Senior Scholars, and his passing is seen as a significant event in Saudi Arabia.
The cable of condolences reflects the close ties between Qatar and Saudi Arabia, as well as the shared respect for influential religious leaders in the region. The passing of Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh marks the end of an era of religious leadership in the Kingdom.