UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Leads Funeral Prayer for Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed

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Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE President, played a solemn role on Thursday as he led worshippers in performing the funeral prayer for the late Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan at the Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed First Mosque in Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi.

Accompanying Sheikh Mohamed in this poignant moment was His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, the Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, alongside other esteemed members of the Al Nahyan family.

In a display of reverence and tradition, Sheikh Mohamed and the gathered mourners sought the Almighty's mercy for the departed soul, praying for Sheikh Tahnoun's peaceful journey into the afterlife and his eventual place in paradise.

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The UAE President, the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and Sheikhs have performed the funeral prayer over the late Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan at Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed the First Mosque in Abu Dhabi, and carried Sheikh Tahnoun to his final resting place in Al Bateen Cemetery. pic.twitter.com/JeJdpNcEoC

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The atmosphere was one of solemnity and respect as prayers were offered, paying tribute to the life and contributions of Sheikh Tahnoun, whose passing marks a significant loss for the UAE and its people.

Following the conclusion of the funeral prayer, the remains of Sheikh Tahnoun were reverently transported to their final resting place at the Al Bateen Cemetery in Abu Dhabi. This somber procession marked the culmination of a life lived in service to the nation and its people, leaving behind a legacy that will endure in the hearts and minds of all who knew him.