DUBAI, Jan 11: Saudi Arabia’s oldest known man, Nasser bin Radan Al Rashid Al Wadaei, has died at the age of 142, local reports confirmed.

Funeral prayers were held in Dhahran Al Janoub in the southern region of the Kingdom, followed by burial in his home village of Al Rashid. More than 7,000 people attended the funeral.

Born before the unification of Saudi Arabia, Al Wadaei lived through the reigns of the Kingdom’s leaders from King Abdulaziz, founder of modern Saudi Arabia, to the current ruler, King Salman. His life spanned over a century of major political, social, and economic changes in the country.

Family members said Al Wadaei performed the Hajj pilgrimage more than 40 times and was known for his deep religious devotion. He is survived by 134 children and grandchildren. Remarkably, he reportedly married for the last time at age 110 and later fathered a daughter.

News of his death drew widespread attention across Saudi social media, where many described him as a symbol of faith and resilience.