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Tanzania President Samia Suluhu and first gentleman, the late Hafidh Ameir Hassan at a past event Photo courtesy

Samia Suluhu’s husband’s death: What to know in Islamic funeral rituals

Faith ChelangatSeptember 7, 2026September 7, 202606 mins

The death of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has set the stage for a funeral expected to follow key Islamic burial traditions. Hafidh died on Monday, September 7, 2026, while receiving treatment in Zanzibar. Tanzania’s Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi announced his death, saying he passed away at 8am at Emilio…

Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Her Excellency Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania

President Samia’s husband Hafidh Ameir Hassan dies

Faith ChelangatSeptember 7, 2026September 7, 202603 mins

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, has died, President William Ruto has confirmed. Ruto sent his condolences to President Samia, her family and the people of Tanzania following the death of Ameir, whom he described as the Tanzanian leader’s “lifelong companion” and a “distinguished son” of Tanzania. “I have received with deep…