(CNN)Thousands gathered in Riyadh on Friday to say farewell to Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al Saud, a cautious reformer who succeeded in securing broader freedoms in the conservative kingdom, but fell short in gaining greater independence for women. 

Abdullah died early Friday, several weeks after the state-run Saudi Press Agency said he was suffering from pneumonia and had been admitted to a hospital. The royal court didn't release an exact cause of death. He was 90. 

To ensure a smooth transition, the kingdom quickly appointed his 79-year-old half-brother, Salman bin Abdulaziz, to the throne. His half-brother Prince Muqrin, a decade younger, is the new crown prince. 

Who is Salman bin Abdulaziz? 

After Friday afternoon prayers at Riyadh's Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque, the body of Abdullah, wrapped in a pale shroud, was carried from the mosque toward a cemetery, followed by a solemn procession of Saudi men in traditional dress. 

He was later laid to rest after a simple, swift ceremony. Those present at the graveside -- the royals closest to the late king -- were then to move on to a royal palace, where they were to pay their respects to the new monarch. 

The ceremony of "al Bayaah," or pledging of allegiance to the new king, followed the funeral. 

Condolences and remembrances poured in from all corners of the globe. 

"To God we belong and indeed to him we shall return," said the homepage of the English-language Saudi newspaper Arab News. 

Bahrain, Jordan and the Palestinian territories, among others, declared days of mourning. The U.N. secretary-general praised Abdullah for his Arab Peace Initiative to end the Arab-Israeli conflict. U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said he would lead a delegation "in the coming days" to pay respects. 
Who died?
When?
How old was he?
What he was suffering from prior to his death?
Was he taken to the hospital?
Did they anything about the cause of the death?
Who is the new king now?
What's his name?
Who is the crown prince now?
Is he younger than the new king?
How young?
Then how old is the king?
Where was the funeral service?
At what Mosque?
Then where the body was carried toward?
Was there a procession?
Who did that?
What is al Bayaah?
What other countries declared days of mourning?
Who would represent US there?
King Abdullah
Abdullah died early Friday,
Friday
Thousands gathered in Riyadh on Friday to say farewell to Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al Saud, a cautious reformer who succeeded in securing broader freedoms in the conservative kingdom, but fell short in gaining greater independence for women. 

Abdullah died early Friday, se
90
He was 90
Pneumonia
Abdullah died early Friday, several weeks after the state-run Saudi Press Agency said he was suffering from pneumonia 
Yes
Abdullah died early Friday, several weeks after the state-run Saudi Press Agency said he was suffering from pneumonia and had been admitted to a hospital.
No
Abdullah died early Friday, several weeks after the state-run Saudi Press Agency said he was suffering from pneumonia and had been admitted to a hospital. The royal court didn't release an exact cause of death. He was 90.
Abdullah's half-brother
To ensure a smooth transition, the kingdom quickly appointed his 79-year-old half-brother, Salman bin Abdulaziz, to the throne.
Salman bin Abdulaziz
To ensure a smooth transition, the kingdom quickly appointed his 79-year-old half-brother, Salman bin Abdulaziz, to the throne.
Prince Muqrin
His half-brother Prince Muqrin, a decade younger, is the new crown prince
Yes
His half-brother Prince Muqrin, a decade younger, is the new crown prince. 
A decade younger
His half-brother Prince Muqrin, a decade younger, is the new crown prince.
79
To ensure a smooth transition, the kingdom quickly appointed his 79-year-old half-brother, Salman bin Abdulaziz, to the throne. His half-brother Prince Muqrin, a decade younger
Riyadh
Thousands gathered in Riyadh on Friday to say farewell to Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al Saud
Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque
After Friday afternoon prayers at Riyadh's Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque,
A cemetery
After Friday afternoon prayers at Riyadh's Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque, the body of Abdullah, wrapped in a pale shroud, was carried from the mosque toward a cemetery,
Yes
After Friday afternoon prayers at Riyadh's Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque, the body of Abdullah, wrapped in a pale shroud, was carried from the mosque toward a cemetery, followed by a solemn procession of Saudi men in traditional dress. 
Saudi men
 followed by a solemn procession of Saudi men in traditional dress. 
Pledging of allegiance to the new king
The ceremony of "al Bayaah," or pledging of allegiance to the new king, followed the funeral.
Bahrain, Jordan and Palestine
Bahrain, Jordan and the Palestinian territories, among others, declared days of mourning.
Joe Biden
 U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said he would lead a delegation "in the coming days" to pay respects.