The former world
heavyweight boxer died on Saturday following complications related to his
decades-long battle with Parkinson's disease.
Family spokesman Bob
Gunnell said the funeral arrangements were approved by Muhammad Ali "years
ago".
He said: "The
funeral will be carried out in Muslim tradition, but Muhammad Ali truly loved
all people. The service and funeral plans were done years ago by Mr Ali who
discussed them personally. The entire service was at his specific
request."
Here
is a timeline of the key events next week:
Muhammad Ali's body will be returned to Louisville, Kentucky - where he
was born in 1942 - in the next 24-48 hours.
In the week leading up to the funeral, mourners will be able
to pay their respects at the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville.
It will be open throughout the week
to allow the public to celebrate the life of Ali.
In lieu of gifts or flowers, the family have asked that
donations be made to the Muhammad Ali Centre, which promises to continue
promoting Ali's legacy of humanitarianism.
Thursday
June 9
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| Mohammed Ali's Daughters |
Muhammad Ali's family will be holding a private celebration
of his life.
Friday June 10
In the morning of June 10, Muhammad Ali's family will gather
in the funeral home and there will be prayers from the Imam.
Procession
A procession through the streets of Louisville will start at
9am, and will allow members of the general public to pay their last respects.
The route will go past locations
that were historically important to the boxer, including the Muhammad Ali
Center and the Muhammad Ali Boulevard, which are both named after him.
The procession will also travel
through his old neighbourhood and Broadway - a street where many iconic
photographs were taken of Muhammad Ali, especially after his 1960 Olympic Games
victory.
The procession will proceed slowly down the streets, before
arriving at the Cave Hill Cemetery.
Memorial service
A memorial service will be held at the KFC Yum! Center in
Louisville, and will start at 2pm (local time).
The event will be open to the
public, although seating will be limited.
Information and details on tickets
are not currently available.
For those unable to attend, the service will be streamed
live on www.alicenter.org.
Who will speak at the service?
There will be clerics from multiple religious faiths in
attendance, but it will be led by an Imam.
The eulogy will be led by former US
President Bill Clinton.
After the event, a private funeral will be held.
Reception
There will be a private reception for friends and family
which will be held at the Muhammad Ali Center, and will conclude the service.
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