Saudi Arabia's King Fahd passed away

Originally published August 1, 2005

Riyadh announced officially today the death of Saudi Arabia's King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz and the investiture of Crown Prince Abdullah, his successor, as a King for Saudi Arabia.

The announcement came after Saudi TV stations and radio stopped its daily programs and started reciting Quran verses.

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Updated October 27, 2026 · First published 2000