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Mourning period declared over death of Umm Al Qaiwain Ruler's sister


Seven days of mourning have been declared in Umm Al Qaiwain following the death yesterday of Sheikha Amina bint Rashid, sister of Sheikh Saud Bin Rashid, Ruler of the emirate.

Sheikha Amina, the wife of Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan, died yesterday morning, according to the state news agency, Wam.

Funeral prayers will be offered after the Asr prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Umm Al Qaiwain. Sheikh Saud will receive condolences at his palace, said Wam.

 

newsdesk@thenational.ae

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