The king had an austere funeral, part of Islamic tradition. He was succeeded by his half brother, former Crown Prince Salman.
http://nbcnews.com
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah was laid to rest Friday in a traditional, public funeral service at Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque in Riyadh
As NBC News reported:
After the funeral Abdullah's shrouded body was carried on a board. It will be taken to Al Oud cemetery and laid to rest in an unmarked grave.
Watch the funeral here:
LINK: Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Dies At 90, Crown Prince To Assume The Throne
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