Qatar holds funeral prayers for Father Emir Sheikh Hamad

Al Jazeera reported that prayers took place at Qatar’s national mosque before burial at Lusail Cemetery.

July 12, 2026 at 1:59 PM EDT 1 min read

Qatar held funeral prayers for the Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, at the country’s national mosque, Al Jazeera reported. The ceremony marked a formal public moment of mourning before his burial at Lusail Cemetery.

According to Al Jazeera, dignitaries, members of Qatar’s ruling family and citizens attended the prayers. The report said the prayers were held ahead of the burial in Lusail.

Sheikh Hamad was identified in the report by his title as Qatar’s Father Emir. No further details were provided in the report about the ceremony, the burial or the attendees.

Al Jazeera published its report on July 12, 2026.

This story draws on original reporting from Al Jazeera.