NEW DELHI JULY 13 — India is observing a one-day period of national mourning today, July 13, 2026, as a profound mark of respect following the passing of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Father Amir of the State of Qatar. Randhir Jaiswal, the Official Spokesperson for India’s Ministry of External Affairs, confirmed the observance in a post on X, sharing photographs from New Delhi that show the National Flag flying at half-mast.
The Government of India officially declared the state mourning yesterday, immediately following the announcement of the Father Amir’s demise. As part of the solemn protocols instituted across the country today, the National Flag is being flown at half-mast on all public buildings throughout India where it is regularly hoisted. Additionally, all official government entertainment and state functions have been suspended for the duration of the day to honor the memory of the late Qatari leader and respect the strong bilateral ties between the two nations.