The funeral of Mohamed Hassanein Heikal will be held at Al-Hussein Mosque in Cairo
Prominent Egyptian journalist Mohamed Hassanein Heikal's funeral will be held in Cairo Wednesday afternoon after Al-Asr prayer (around 3:20pm) at Al-Hussein Mosque, as he requested in his will.
The family of the former politician and historian reportedly declined the offer of the Egyptian presidency to organise a military funeral, prefering to abide by Heikal's will.
Tight security measures are currently being implemented in the popular historical area of Al-Hussein.
Mohamed Hassanein Heikal passed away in Cairo earlier on Wednesday at the age of 92.
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