Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf laid to rest
Published: 08:12 AM,Dec 17,2023 | EDITED : 12:12 PM,Dec 17,2023
The coffin of Kuwait's late Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah is carried out of the Bilal bin Rabah Mosque in Kuwait City
Kuwait's late emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah was laid to rest on Sunday at a private funeral attended by select relatives, a day after he passed away.
Attendance was limited to members of the ruling family, making for an intimate and low-key farewell for the ruler who reigned for three years. The speaker of Kuwait's parliament was also present.
The incoming emir Sheikh Meshal, who is expected to deliver his oath before parliament on Wednesday, attended the service.
He will receive condolences on Monday and Tuesday from the wider public.
During Sunday's burial ceremony, rows of relatives stood at Shiekh Nawaf's final resting ground and performed prayers.