Watch: Thousands bid farewell to Kaaba Volunteer killed in Cambridge, UK
Tens of thousands Friday August 08, 2025 bid farewell to Mohammed Al-Qassim, a volunteer of Holy Kaaba in Makkah who was stabbed to death in Cambridge, United Kingdom
[Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, President of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque (L) earlier in the day extended his deepest condolences to the family of volunteer Muhammad Al-Qassem. (Inset) Al Qassam's mortal remains taken for burial.]
Makkah al Mukarramah: Tens of thousands Friday August 08, 2025 bid farewell to Mohammed Al-Qassim, a volunteer of Holy Kaaba in Makkah who was stabbed to death in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Imam e Haram led Al-Qassim's Janazah Prayer
Mohammed Al-Qassim, a Volunteer at The Grand Mosque in Makkah, was in the United Kingdom for his studies. He was enrolled in a 10-week English language programme at EF International Language Campuses, Cambridge.
The 20-year-old Saudi student was stabbed to death on August 01, 2025 near Mill Park, a short walk from the victim’s residence, when he was on his way back home.
Two accused - Chaz Corrigan from Cambridge and another of 50-year age, were arrested in the case. The authorities further said a third suspect is still at large.
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Chaz Corrigan has been charged with murder and possession of a bladed weapon in a public place.
Al-Qassim's body arrived in Saudi Arabia Thursday for burial in Makkah after the Friday Special Afternoon Prayers at the Grand Mosque (Masjid al Haram) August 08, 2025.
Imam e Haram Sheikh Usaamah Khayyat led the funeral prayers of Mohammed Al-Qassim attended by tens of thousands.
Al Qassim was later buried at the Al-Shuhada Cemetery in Makkah.
Condolences
Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, President of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, earlier in the day extended his deepest condolences to the family of volunteer Muhammad Al-Qassem.
Al Sudais praised the late volunteer’s dedication, sincerity, and years of service to the pilgrims and visitors of the Sacred House, praying that Allah grants him mercy, makes Al-Firdaws his abode, and grants his family patience.
Earlier, the family, members, friends and close relatives in their condolence messages had called Al-Qassam “a noble and devoted young man” and “a man worth a thousand men”.
Meanwhile, the relatives of Mohammed Al-Qassim have also set up a fundraiser to provide families in need in Saudi Arabia with clean water as a tribute to the departed soul.
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