Saudi Crown Prince announces renaming of Riyadh street in honor of late Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has ordered the renaming of a major Riyadh street to commemorate the late Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh. The move honors his decades-long service to Islamic scholarship, jurisprudence, and religious leadership. Sheikh Abdulaziz passed away on September 23, 2025, leaving a legacy that shaped Saudi Arabia’s modern religious and legal framework.