Saudi Arabia's oldest man dies at 142, had fathered a child at the age of 110

Riyadh: Nasser bin Radan Al Rashid Al Wadaei, believed to be the oldest man in Saudi Arabia, has passed away at the age of 142. According to local media reports, funeral prayers were offered in Dhahran Al Janoub in southern Saudi Arabia, after which he was laid to rest in his ancestral village of Al Rashid. It is reported that more than 7,000 people attended his funeral to pay their last respects.

Who was Saudi Arabia's oldest man?

Nasser Al Wadaei was born during a time when Saudi Arabia was not yet a unified nation. He witnessed the reigns of rulers from King Abdulaziz to the current King Mohammed Bin Salman. His life is considered to be a living document of Saudi Arabia's social, political, and economic transformations. People describe him as the last witness of the generation that saw Saudi Arabia transform from a tribal society into a modern nation.

How does his family remember him?

According to his family, Nasser Al Wadaei was a deeply religious man. He performed Hajj more than 40 times in his life, which is a remarkable achievement. This is why people considered him not only a symbol of longevity but also of strong faith and patience. It is said that he married for the last time at the age of 110 and later became a father to a daughter.

How did people react to the news of his death?

News of his death quickly went viral on social media. People described him as a symbol of faith, patience, and long life. Many users wrote that Nasser Al Wadaei was not just a man, but a walking history book of Saudi Arabia. In today's world, when there is much debate about age, Nasser Al Wadaei's life serves as a reminder of human resilience, faith, and simplicity. His 142-year-old life may have come to an end, but his story will continue to teach future generations the lesson of living a better life, one that is more meaningful than simply a long one.