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Thousands Gather at Islamic Funeral Prayer Program Held for Muhammad Ali | Photos
Yesterday, Thursday 9th of June 2016, a Muslim funeral was held for Muhammad Ali with thousands of his fans and admirers in attendance as they paid their last respects to the legendary boxer.
According to Reuters, an estimated 14,000 people were in attendance of the “jenazah” or funeral in Arabic.
Held in the boxer’s hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, mourners prayed over the body of the three-time heavyweight champion known for his showmanship, political activism and devotion to humanitarian causes.
See the photos below.
Muhammad Ali’s daughter Hanna Ali attends an Islamic prayer service for her father at the Kentucky Exposition Center on June 9, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Muslims arrive for the beginning of an Islamic prayer service for Muhammad Ali at the Kentucky Exposition Center on June 9, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky.
The body of Muhammad Ali arrives for an Islamic prayer service at the Kentucky Exposition Center on June 9, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky.
The casket of Muhammad Ali arrives for an Islamic prayer service at the Kentucky Exposition Center on June 9, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky.
People photograph the casket with the body of Muhammad Ali during at an Islamic prayer service at the Kentucky Exposition Center on June 9, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky.
The casket with the body of Muhammad Ali arrives for an Islamic prayer service at the Kentucky Exposition Center on June 9, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Muhammad Ali’s daughter Laila (L), comforts her family during an Islamic prayer service at the Kentucky Exposition Center on June 9, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky
Muhammad Ali’s fourth wife Lonnie Ali (L), stands with Ali’s daughter Laila Ali and a grandchild during an Islamic prayer service at the Kentucky Exposition Center on June 9, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky.
A Muslim cleric stands during an Islamic prayer service for Muhammad Ali at the Kentucky Exposition Center on June 9, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Police stand guard during an Islamic prayer service for Muhammad Ali at the Kentucky Exposition Center on June 9, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky
People attend an Islamic prayer service for Muhammad Ali at the Kentucky Exposition Center on June 9, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Muhammad Ali’s second wife Khalilah Camacho-Ali (L), his fourth wife Lonnie Ali (C), and daughter Laila Ali (R), holding a grandchild, attend an Islamic prayer service at the Kentucky Exposition Center on June 9, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Photo Credit: Getty Images News/John Moore
