Prince Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Chief of Allegiance Pledge Commission, passed away, royal court announces Jeddah, Sha'ban 07, 1438, May 03, 2017, SPA -- Prince Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Chief of Allegiance Pledge Commission, passed away today 7/8/1438 H. corresponding to May 3, 2017 with funeral prayers on his soul to be performed at the holy grand mosque in Makkah after Isha (evening) prayers on 8/8/1438 H. corresponding to May 4, 2017 (Thursday), announced the Royal Court in a statement. The statement appealed to Allah Almighty to bestow mercy on his soul and rest him in paradise. --SPA 20:41 LOCAL TIME 17:41 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w392467