Latest news with #Al-Qassim
Daily Tribune
3 days ago
- Daily Tribune
ChatGPT said: Saudi Student to Be Laid to Rest in Makkah After Fatal Stabbing in the UK
The family of 21-year-old Saudi student Mohammed Al-Qassim has confirmed that funeral prayers will be held for their son at the Grand Mosque in Makkah following Friday prayers on August 8, with burial to take place at Al-Shuhada Cemetery in the Al-Shara'i district. Al-Qassim was fatally stabbed in the United Kingdom, where he was pursuing his studies. According to a medical report issued by British authorities, he died instantly from a single stab wound to the neck that penetrated 11.5 centimeters. The report classified the weapon used as one commonly linked to homicides and concluded that the attacker acted deliberately and with full awareness. British prosecutors have charged 24-year-old Chaz Corrigan with murder and possession of a bladed weapon in a public place. During the opening session at Cambridge Crown Court, Corrigan pleaded not guilty and claimed self-defense. The next hearing is scheduled for September 8. Al-Qassim's body has been released to his family and is expected to arrive in Saudi Arabia on Thursday. His death has sparked an outpouring of grief and solidarity from the Saudi public and officials. The Saudi embassy in London has been actively coordinating with British authorities to ensure justice is served, and has provided ongoing support to Al-Qassim's family. Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah expressed his condolences in a heartfelt post, remembering Mohammed as 'a noble and devoted young man known for his kindness, obedience to his parents, and dedication to volunteering at the Grand Mosque.' While deeply mourning their son's loss, the Al-Qassim family voiced their trust in the legal system and reaffirmed their commitment to seeing the legal process through to ensure the perpetrator is held accountable. They also emphasized that Mohammed's memory will live on as a symbol of good character, service, and faith.
Saudi Gazette
4 days ago
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi student to be laid to rest in Makkah after fatal UK stabbing
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The family of Mohammed Al-Qassim has announced the tragic death of their son following a fatal stabbing attack in the United Kingdom, prompting an outpouring of grief from the Saudi public. A statement confirmed that funeral prayers for Al-Qassim will be held at the Grand Mosque in Makkah after Friday prayers on August 8, 2025, with burial to follow at the Al-Shuhada Cemetery in Al-Shara'i district. According to the official medical report issued by British authorities, the 21-year-old student died instantly after receiving a single stab wound to the neck measuring 11.5 centimeters deep. The report noted that the weapon used is typically associated with homicide and confirmed that the attacker was fully conscious and acted with clear intent to kill. British prosecutors have charged the main suspect, Chaz Corrigan, with murder and possession of a bladed weapon in a public the opening session at Cambridge Crown Court, Corrigan pleaded not guilty and claimed self-defense. The next court session is scheduled for September body has since been released to his family and is expected to arrive in Saudi Arabia on Thursday for burial the following Saudi embassy in London is closely following the case, coordinating with local authorities to ensure justice is family expressed gratitude for the embassy's support and stressed their determination to pursue the legal process until the perpetrator is held fully of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah mourned the loss in a heartfelt post, describing Mohammed as 'a noble and devoted young man known for his kindness, obedience to his parents, and dedication to volunteering at the Grand Mosque.'While mourning the devastating loss, the family affirmed their trust in the legal system and reiterated that their son's memory will live on as a model of good character and devotion.
CairoScene
21-02-2025
- General
- CairoScene
Saudi Arabia to Send 700 Tonnes of Dates to 102 Countries for Ramadan
The dates are part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Gift Program. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call, and Guidance is shipping 700 tonnes of dates to 102 countries ahead of Ramadan. This is 200 tonnes larger than last year's shipment of dates. These dates, which are part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Gift Program, will be sent through the ministry's attachés at embassies to arrive in time for the holy month. Dates have long been central to Ramadan traditions, with Saudi Arabia being one of the world's largest producers. Al-Qassim and Al Madina are known for high quality varieties like Ajwa, Sukkari, and Khalas, which are all widely consumed during the month, as they are typically the first food eaten to break the fast.
