
Ajman Ruler Leads Funeral Prayer for Sheikha Aisha Mohammed Khalaf
Ajman Ruler Leads Funeral Prayers for Sheikha Aisha Mohammed Khalaf
Sheikh Hamid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman and member of the UAE Supreme Council, led funeral prayers at Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Ajman for Sheikha Aisha Mohammed Khalaf, mother of five prominent members of the ruling family, following her passing on Thursday.
High-Level Attendance Reflects Family's Standing
The funeral prayers, held after Maghrib prayer, drew significant attendance from the emirate's leadership hierarchy. Sheikh Nasser bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Deputy Ruler of Ajman, joined the ceremony alongside key government officials and the deceased's five sons: Sheikh Hamdan, Sheikh Saqr, Sheikh Mohammed, Sheikh Ahmed, and Sheikh Sultan bin Rashid Al Nuaimi.
The gathering included Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamid Al Nuaimi, representing the Ruler for administrative and financial affairs, Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Hamid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Tourism Development Department, and Sheikh Rashid bin Hamid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ajman Municipality and Planning Department.
Digital Leadership and Government Officials Pay Respects
The ceremony also saw participation from Sheikh Rashid bin Ammar bin Hamid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ajman Digital Department, highlighting the emirate's commitment to technological advancement even during solemn occasions. His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Majid bin Saeed Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Amiri Diwan, was among the senior officials present.
The attendance extended beyond immediate family and government officials to include numerous sheikhs, senior officials, and residents of Ajman, demonstrating the respect held for the ruling family within the community.
Traditional Mourning Practices in UAE Leadership
Following the prayers, the Ruler of Ajman and mourners offered condolences to the deceased's family members, maintaining the traditional customs of support during bereavement. The gathering reflected the UAE's deeply rooted values of community solidarity and respect for family bonds within the ruling establishments.
Such ceremonies underscore the continuity of traditional practices within the UAE's modern governance structure, where personal family matters of ruling families often become community events that strengthen social cohesion across the emirates.