Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al Sheikh Passes Away

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti, **Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al Sheikh**, has passed away, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) confirmed.

Born in **November 1940**, Sheikh Abdulaziz had served as the kingdom’s **Grand Mufti since 1999**, holding the position for nearly **26 years**. During his tenure, he was regarded as one of the most influential religious authorities in the Muslim world.

Following the news of his death, condolences have poured in from across Saudi Arabia and other Islamic countries. His contributions in issuing **fatwas, guiding the public on religious matters, and addressing social and spiritual issues** are being widely remembered and praised.

Sheikh Abdulaziz’s passing marks the end of an era in Saudi Arabia’s religious leadership, leaving behind a legacy of scholarship and service to Islam.