More than 14,000 mourners from across the globe amassed at the prayer service at Kentucky’s Freedom Hall for a final tribute to the beloved sport star hailed “The Greatest”.
Among them are many Muslims, who travelled the world to see their hero laid to rest at the Jenazah service, which was broadcasedt to the world and also streamed online.
Thousands attend the jenazahThousands of mourners take pictures of Ali’s casket at the Jenazah. Organisers say the service, or Jenazah prayer, is open to all, but meant especially as a chance for Muslims to say goodbye to a man considered a hero of the faith.
