Abdulwahid Ibrahim Sheikh Abdulsalam Barzani, a senior member of the Barzani family and grandson of prominent Kurdish religious and national leader Sheikh Abdulsalam Barzani, died on Friday, September 4, 2026, following an illness.

President Barzani announced the death in a condolence message, expressing profound sorrow and describing Abdulwahid Barzani as an elder member of the family who was known for his religious devotion, commitment to God and charitable character.

President Barzani also praised the late Abdulwahid Barzani as a prominent figure and respected leader within the Barzani family, asking God to grant him mercy and eternal paradise.

The death marks the passing of a member of a family that has played a major role in Kurdish political, national and religious affairs for more than a century.

Sheikh Abdulsalam Barzani, the deceased's grandfather, was among the early influential figures in the Kurdish national movement during the early 20th century. The Barzani family's influence continued through subsequent generations, with its members playing significant roles in Kurdish political developments, including the establishment of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) in 1946 and the political affairs of the Kurdistan Region in later decades.

The announcement prompted condolences for the Barzani family following the death of Abdulwahid Barzani.