 Makkah Gov. Prince Abdul Majeed died in the United States yesterday following a prolonged illness, the Royal Court has announced. He was 64. Funeral prayers will be held at Imam Turki ibn Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh after Asr prayers today, the announcement added. Abdul Majeed, who served as governor of both Madinah and Makkah regions during his three decades of public service, played a significant role in the expansion of the Two Holy Mosques initiated by King Fahd. During his tenure, the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah witnessed unprecedented development.| Prince Majeed presided over much of the destruction of historically and/or archeologically significant sites in the two holy cities. F'r example, Mo's Mom's house is now a McKuffar's parking lot, praise Allan. |
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah received at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh a number of princes, ministers, top officials and a large number of citizens who came to convey their condolences on the princeÂ’s death. Crown Prince Sultan, Prince Abdul Rahman, deputy minister of defense and aviation, and other senior princes were also present. |