Did you know that Princess Sultana Bint Turki Al-Sudairy was more than just a royal? She was a beacon of hope for many. This mosque carries her name. It stands as a testament to her legacy of philanthropy and compassion.
Princess Sultana Bint Turki Al-Sudairy was the cousin and first wife of Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz. He later became the King of Saudi Arabia. They married in 1954 and shared a life dedicated to giving back to their community.
The Princess Sultana Bint Turki Al-Sudairy was born in 1940. She passed away on July 30 2011 at the age of 71. Her funeral prayers were held at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh on August 2.
Princess Sultana was deeply involved in charitable work. She supported the Prince Fahd bin Salman Charitable Society for the Care of Kidney Patients. She also aided other charitable organizations in Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. In May 1990 she founded the Princess Sultana Foundation. This foundation established educational institutions including Princess Sultana University College for Women in Islamabad Pakistan in 2001.
The Princess Sultana Bint Turki Al-Sudairy’s impact extended beyond financial support. She was known for her noble qualities. She was always ready to help the poor and needy. According to Khaled Al-Malik Prince Salman loved Princess Sultana very much. They shared a bond built on giving and helping others.
Imagine the grief Prince Salman must have felt at her passing. This came after the deaths of his sons Prince Fahd and Prince Ahmed. Princess Sultana was not just his wife. She was his friend and life partner.
Even in her lifetime Princess Sultana remained humble. She once requested that the title Her Royal Highness not be used before her name in publications. This shows her down-to-earth nature.
As you stand before this mosque remember the woman it honors. Princess Sultana Bint Turki Al-Sudairy’s legacy lives on. It lives on in the lives she touched. It lives on in the charitable works she championed. This mosque named in her honor stands as a symbol of her enduring spirit of generosity and service.