Victims of tragic bus accident buried in Al-Baqi cemetery after funeral prayers at Masjid an-Nabawi, with Indian and Telangana officials attending ceremonies.
Key Takeaways
- 45 Hyderabad pilgrims buried in Al-Baqi cemetery after bus accident
- Funeral prayers led at Prophet’s Mosque by Sheikh Abdul Bari al-Thubaiti
- Lone survivor remains in critical condition in Saudi hospital
MEDINA — The 45 Indian pilgrims killed in Monday’s bus accident near Medina were laid to rest Saturday in Al-Baqi cemetery following funeral prayers at the Prophet’s Mosque.
The Janazah prayers occurred after Dhuhr prayer and were led by prominent Imam Sheikh Abdul Bari al-Thubaiti, with live broadcasts showing the procession from mosque to burial ground.
A Telangana government delegation including Minorities Minister Mohammed Azharuddin and AIMIM legislator Majid Hussain attended the ceremonies, meeting with Saudi officials and offering support to grieving families.
Indian Ambassador Dr. Suhel Khan and Consul General Fahad Suri joined Andhra Pradesh Governor Justice S. Abdul Nazeer in paying final respects at the historic cemetery.
The burial in Al-Baqi—Medina’s oldest Islamic cemetery and resting place of many companions of the Prophet Muhammad—brought solace to families despite their devastating loss.
Many relatives expressed comfort knowing their loved ones were buried in one of Islam’s most revered sites.
The tragedy occurred November 17 when a bus carrying pilgrims from Mecca to Medina collided with an oil tanker near Mufrihat around 1:30 AM local time.
The vehicle burst into flames, killing 45 passengers instantly. Most victims came from Hyderabad neighborhoods including Asif Nagar, Jhirra, Mehdipatnam, and Tolichowki.
source: islamicn
