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Plan to build mosque for 'martyr of Al Rams'
In memory of Nasser Ahmad Al Tunaiji, the man who sacrificed his life to save his two young sons, Emiratis of Al Rams area launched on Monday a charitable project to build a mosque and dig a well to be named after him in a Muslim country.
- By Nasouh Nazzal, Staff Reporter
- Published: 00:34 March 25, 2008
Ras Al Khaimah: In memory of Nasser Ahmad Al Tunaiji, the man who sacrificed his life to save his two young sons, Emiratis of Al Rams area launched on Monday a charitable project to build a mosque and dig a well to be named after him in a Muslim country.
Ebrahim Mohammad Al Yamazi, coordinator of the project, said any excess funds raised would be used to build a school dedicated for memorising the Holy Quran will be added.
He said Al Tunaiji was known for his preachings on Islam. Al Yamazi said his death was a shock for people of Al Rams area.
Thousands of people took part in the funeral of Al Tunaiji who is by Islamic teachings considered a martyr who will be remembered forever.
Al Yamazi said the charitable project for 'the Al Rams martyr' has already started receiving donations.
The project has set up a bank account for donations at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Account No. 10757987. The beneficiary country will be announced later.
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