Watch: Funeral prayers for Saudi student killed in UK held in Makkah

Funerals prayers were held in Makkah for Saudi student Mohammed Al Qasim, who was allegedly killed in an unprovoked attack in the UK. Al Qasim was on a 10-week placement studying English in Cambridge, when the incident happened.

The young man, who once was a devout volunteer serving pilgrims visiting the Kaaba in Makkah, will be buried in the same place he used to once serve. His funeral prayers took place on Friday after the Jummah prayers.

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Al Qasim's body was repatriated to Saudi Arabia with the help of the Saudi Arabian embassy in UK. They had earlier said they were coordinating with authorities to uncover what took place.

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"The embassy and all its staff extend their sincere condolences to the family of the deceased, asking God Almighty to have mercy on him," they said at the time.

Cambridgeshire Police responded to reports of violence in the Mill Park area of the city shortly before midnight last Friday. They found Al Qasim with serious injuries. He died at the scene soon after.

Inside the Haramain had earlier mourned Al Qasim on its social media, saying that he is known for his "years of selfless service to pilgrims in Masjid Al Haram, Makkah".

"To those who visited or served in the Haramain, Muhammad Al Qasim was more than a volunteer — he was a shining example of quiet dedication and heartfelt service."

It posted a video showing Al Qasim's body being carried inside Al Masjid Al Haram before burial. Take a look:

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Khaleej Times Staff