Abdulla Jameel, a long-serving public employee honoured with the Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin (O.D.R.I.), was laid to rest Sunday afternoon after a state funeral. He passed away Sunday morning. He was 87.

The funeral prayers for the late Jameel were held after the Asr prayers. He was laid to rest at the Galolhu cemetery with full honours. The national flag draped on his casket was presented to his son, Mauroof Jameel.

The funeral prayer for the late Jameel was held at Masjid al-Sultan Mohamed Thakurufaanu al-Auzam. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, Vice President Faisal Naseem, family members of the late Jameel, cabinet ministers, and other dignitaries attended the Janazah at the Islamic Centre.