India observes a one-day national mourning on July 13, 2026, honoring Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Qatar's Father Amir, with flags at half-mast and no official entertainment.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani passed away on Sunday
Jul 13, 2026
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What's the storyIndia is observing a one-day national mourning on Monday to pay tribute to Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Father Amir of Qatar. He passed away at 74 on Sunday.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced that the national flag will be flown at half-mast across India and there will be no official entertainment activities as part of this observance.
India observes one-day national mourning to honour Qatar's Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani
India declares one-day national mourning for Qatar's Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani
India declares one-day mourning for former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
India declares one-day mourning for former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani
India declares a day of mourning for Father Amir of Qatar
India declares one-day mourning for former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad
Kerala observes State mourning following demise of Qatar’s former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
Kerala observes state mourning following demise of Qatar's Father Amir
Qatar's Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74
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As a mark of respect, the national flag will be flown at half-mast across India on Monday, and there will be no official…
The national flag will fly at half-mast across the country, and there will be no official entertainment on the day. | India News
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