Saudi Embassy hosts funeral prayers for Crown Prince Nayef, receives condolences

June 18, 2012

Saudi Ambassador to the United States Adel A. Al-Jubeir, members of the diplomatic community, 

Egyptian Sameh Shoukry offers his condolences to Ambassador Al-Jubeir

Saudi citizens and embassy staff performed Salat Al-Gha'ib (funeral prayer in absentia) for Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior at the embassy today.  Following the prayers, Ambassador Al-Jubeir accepted condolences on the death of Crown Prince Nayef.  The embassy also opened a condolence book which will remain open through Wednesday, June 20 from 2:00pm - 5:00pm.