India Declares National Mourning for Former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
India announced a one-day national mourning on July 13, 2026, following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Emir of Qatar. The national flag will be flown at half-mast, and official entertainment will be canceled as a mark of respect for the former ruler, who passed away at 74.

