India declares one-day national mourning for Qatar’s Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani
The Indian government on Sunday declared one day of national mourning on July 13 as a mark of respect for Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Father Amir of Qatar, who died at the age of 74. Qatar’s Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, former emir, passed away at the age of 74 (X/@HHShkMohd) The national flag will be flown at half-mast on Monday throughout India and there will be no official entertainment on the day, the external affairs ministry said in a statement. Also Read | Qatar’s former emir Sheikh Hamad dies at 74; PM Modi, other world leaders express condolences Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of Sheikh Hamad and described him as a true friend of India and a visionary leader who led the development of Qatar. “A visionary leader who led Qatar to great levels of development and prosperity, we remember him also as a true friend whom I had the honour of meeting during my last visit to Qatar in February 2024,” Modi said on social media. Modi conveyed …
