Salahaddin Mohammed Bahaaddin, Secretary-General of the Kurdistan Islamic Union (KIU), sent a letter of condolences to the family and friends of Rashad Mahmoud.
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
"The passing away Rashad Mahmoud saddned us.
We ask Allah for him the forgiveness and a high rank in Paradise.
On this occasion, I offer my condolences to his family and all friends and relatives".
I wish the family of the deceased patience.
Salahuddin Muhammad Bahauddin
Secretary-General of the Kurdistan Islamic Union