The Saudi Royal Court issued an official statement today mourning the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Hind bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who died outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A pall of grief descended upon the community and the public upon the news, with many praying that God Almighty may have mercy on her soul.
The statement issued by the Royal Court detailed that the funeral prayer for the deceased will be held, God willing, on Wednesday, July 25, 1447 AH, following the Asr prayer at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh. The statement prayed to God Almighty to grant her eternal peace in Paradise and to grant the noble Royal Family patience and solace.
The daughter of the second king of Saudi Arabia
The death of Princess Hind bint Saud is of particular significance as she was one of the daughters of King Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (may God have mercy on him), the second King of Saudi Arabia and the second son of the Kingdom's founder, King Abdulaziz Al Saud. King Saud's reign (1953-1964) witnessed the establishment of numerous ministries and government institutions that formed the infrastructure of the modern state, including the founding of King Saud University, the first university in the Arabian Peninsula. The passing of one of the sons or daughters of this historical era marks the closing of a chapter in the Kingdom's rich history and renews national memory of the achievements of that important foundational period.
Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque: The symbolism of the place
The choice of the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh for the funeral prayer carries profound historical and spiritual significance. Known as the "Grand Mosque," it is located in the Qasr al-Hukm district in the heart of old Riyadh. This mosque has long witnessed the farewells of the Kingdom's kings and princes, hosting official prayers and royal funerals, thus symbolizing the unity between the leadership and the people in times of both joy and sorrow. A large turnout of princes, officials, and citizens is expected at the mosque to perform the prayer and offer their condolences.
Community reaction and condolences
Upon the announcement of the news, messages of condolence and sympathy poured in to the wise leadership and the royal family, as the passing of any member of the royal family is a deeply felt event for the Saudi national conscience, reaffirming the values of unity and cohesion that characterize Saudi society. We ask God Almighty to forgive the deceased Princess Hind bint Saud, to honor her resting place, and to grant her a spacious abode. (Indeed, we belong to God, and indeed, to Him we will return).
