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Final prayers for Muhammad Ali
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Imam Zaid Shakir has said a final prayer for Muhammad Ali, bringing the memorial event to a close.
'A truly free man of faith' - Bill Clinton on Ali
Former US President Bill Clinton described Ali as a "truly free man of faith" who "realised he would never be in full control of his life".
Mr Clinton said he had "thrilled at" Ali the boxer as a young man and "wept like a baby" as President seeing Ali's hand shake as he lit the Olympic flame in Atlanta in 1996.
His speech received a standing ovation
'He made our fights his fights'
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Broadcaster Bryant Gumbel said few people would forget how Muhammad Ali made them feel.
Mr Gumbel recalled how as a 17-year-old he was "awestruck" after shaking Ali's hand, and said Ali had a profound impact on his generation.
Quote Message: He gripped our hearts and our souls and our conscience and made our fights his fights for decades.
He gripped our hearts and our souls and our conscience and made our fights his fights for decades.
Quote Message: People like me - young, semi-gifted and black - will never forget what he gave us.
People like me - young, semi-gifted and black - will never forget what he gave us.
Quote Message: He gave us levels of strength and courage we didn't know we had.
He gave us levels of strength and courage we didn't know we had.
Mr Gumbel said the world still needed Ali and his principles.
Quote Message: Hating people because of their colour is wrong, Ali said, and it doesn't matter which colour does the hating - it's just plain wrong.
Hating people because of their colour is wrong, Ali said, and it doesn't matter which colour does the hating - it's just plain wrong.
Billy Crystal reflects on 42 years of friendship
Billy Crystal delivered his eulogy, quipping, "we're at the halfway point. I was clean-shaven when this [service] started."
The actor and comedian shared his favourite memories of Ali, describing him as a friend who he could always count on.
Crystal received lots of laughter after impersonating the boxer, adding how Ali referred to him as "my little brother."
Ali's wife, Lonnie, reflected on her husband's childhood and his life-changing encounter with an officer who introduced him to boxing at the age of 12.
"America must never forget that when a cop and an inner city kid talk to each other – miracles can happen," she said.
President Barack Obama's adviser Valerie Jarrett has read a statement from the president, who is attending his daughter's high school graduation with his family.
"He was bigger, brighter and more influential than just about anyone in his era," Obama wrote. "You couldn't have made him up, and yes, he was pretty too."
Obama compared Ali to America, describing him as "brash, defiant, pioneering, joyful," and "always game to test the odds".
"Muhammad Ali was America. Muhammad Ali will always be America," Obama wrote. "What a man."
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Malcolm X's daughter pays tearful tribute
Malcolm X's daughter, Ambassador Shabazz, holds back tears as she speaks about Ali's death.
She recalled her father loving Ali like a little brother and as an entrusted friend. The two men spoke of issues like how to make a difference in the lives of others, she said.
"Having Muhammad Ali in my life somehow sustained my dad's breath in me," she said before she began to cry.
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Rabbi Michael Lerner, editor of Tikkun Magazine, delivered an impassioned speech urging the crowd to evoke Muhammad Ali in causes such as the fight against racism and ending mass incarceration.
He received the biggest cheers after referring to the next US president as a female - a reference to Democrat Hillary Clinton.
"Tell the next president of the United States that she...," prompting the crowd to erupt in applause as former President Bill Clinton laughed in his seat.
Republican Utah Senator Orrin Hatch recalls his friendship with Ali, noting that the boxing legend "took the pen of history and wrote his own title in the textbooks".
Senator Hatch said Muhammad Ali was not the "prize fighter" or the "world champion" but "he was Muhammad Ali, The Greatest".
The longtime senator added Ali was a committed civil rights fighter, international diplomat and effective emissary of Islam.
"Our differences fortified our friendship, they did not define it," he added.
Dr Kevin Cosby, a senior pastor at Louisville's St Stephen Baptist Church, was the first to deliver remarks on Ali's life and the civil rights struggle.
"Before James Brown said ‘I’m black and I’m proud’, Muhammad Ali said ‘I’m black and I’m pretty’," Dr Cosby said.
“He dared to love black people at a time when black people had a problem loving themselves," he added.
Notable figures were in attendance for Ali's private burial service. Ali's longtime friend and promoter Don King is seen crying as he arrives for the service.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson, former Afghan President Hamid Karzai and the musician Common also attended the private service.
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Memorial service to welcome thousands
About 15,000 people are expected to attend a public memorial service at the KFC Yum! Center for the boxing legend. The interfaith service will start later than scheduled - 1500 local time (1900 GMT) due to the funeral procession beginning nearly 90 minutes after it was slated to start.
Former president Bill Clinton, actor Billy Crystal and TV journalist Bryant Gumbel are among those who will speak about Ali and his life achievements.
Prayers from an imam, a Christian priest and a rabbi are expected at the interfaith service.
The BBC's Ashley Semler reports from inside the stadium that it's getting crowded.
Private service is under way
The boxing legend is being laid to rest at Cave Hill cemetery in a private burial service. News crews have stopped filming while the service is taking place.
Actor Will Smith and ex-boxers Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis were among those serving as pallbearers at the burial.
Throngs of spectators convened outside the cemetery, where a street littered with rose petals welcomes the motorcade.
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Actor Will Smith greets the public while riding in the funeral processionImage caption: Actor Will Smith greets the public while riding in the funeral procession
Tribute in the sky
The streets of Louisville are not the only place where fans are paying tribute to "The Greatest."
A plane hovered above, trailing a banner that read, "Muhammad Ali. The Greatest".
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Muhammed Ali's funeral procession is now over and has arrived at Cave Hill Cemetery for a private service.
Look back at the life of The Greatest
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Video caption: Cassius Clay announces that is he taking the new name Muhammad Ali, given to him by his religious leader Elijah Muhammad, rejecting Cassius Clay as a “slave name”.Cassius Clay announces that is he taking the new name Muhammad Ali, given to him by his religious leader Elijah Muhammad, rejecting Cassius Clay as a “slave name”.
This clip comes from a 1964 interview in which the champion announced he was changing his name from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali.
Quote Message: Cassius Clay was my slave name. I'm no longer a slave.
Cassius Clay was my slave name. I'm no longer a slave.
This was one of the key moments in his life. And it was a life of momentous battles and seemingly daunting challenges, from which he normally seemed to emerge victorious - from his greatest bouts to his fights against racial and religious prejudice and even with the US government.
This clip is contained in BBC iWonder's timeline of his life and career. If you would like to learn more about the man who declared himself to be "The Greatest", go to the full iWonder timeline.
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That brings to an end our live coverage of the memorial service for Muhammad Ali. Thank you for reading and goodbye.
Final prayers for Muhammad Ali
Imam Zaid Shakir has said a final prayer for Muhammad Ali, bringing the memorial event to a close.
'A truly free man of faith' - Bill Clinton on Ali
Former US President Bill Clinton described Ali as a "truly free man of faith" who "realised he would never be in full control of his life".
Mr Clinton said he had "thrilled at" Ali the boxer as a young man and "wept like a baby" as President seeing Ali's hand shake as he lit the Olympic flame in Atlanta in 1996.
His speech received a standing ovation
'He made our fights his fights'
Broadcaster Bryant Gumbel said few people would forget how Muhammad Ali made them feel.
Mr Gumbel recalled how as a 17-year-old he was "awestruck" after shaking Ali's hand, and said Ali had a profound impact on his generation.
Mr Gumbel said the world still needed Ali and his principles.
Billy Crystal reflects on 42 years of friendship
Billy Crystal delivered his eulogy, quipping, "we're at the halfway point. I was clean-shaven when this [service] started."
The actor and comedian shared his favourite memories of Ali, describing him as a friend who he could always count on.
Crystal received lots of laughter after impersonating the boxer, adding how Ali referred to him as "my little brother."
"He was tremendous bolt of lightning," Crystal added.
Crystal called Ali a "silent messenger" who taught us "life is best when you build bridges between people not walls".
'God's last boxing bell will sound in heaven'
Ali’s daughter Mayrum took the stage after her mother, reading a poem she wrote in honour of her father.
"God's last boxing bell will sound in heaven," she said.
She spoke of the legacy her father left behind.
“If I had a dollar for every story [about Ali]", Mayrum Ali said, "I could paper the sky.”
His life provides useful guidance
Ali's wife, Lonnie, reflected on her husband's childhood and his life-changing encounter with an officer who introduced him to boxing at the age of 12.
"America must never forget that when a cop and an inner city kid talk to each other – miracles can happen," she said.
In her eulogy, Lonnie Ali thanked everyone for their support. She also spoke about her husband's power and influence.
"If Muhammad didn't like the rules he rewrote them", she added.
But she emphasised his love for his country.
"Muhammad challenged his government, but he never ran from it, or America."
'Muhammad Ali was America'
President Barack Obama's adviser Valerie Jarrett has read a statement from the president, who is attending his daughter's high school graduation with his family.
"He was bigger, brighter and more influential than just about anyone in his era," Obama wrote. "You couldn't have made him up, and yes, he was pretty too."
Obama compared Ali to America, describing him as "brash, defiant, pioneering, joyful," and "always game to test the odds".
"Muhammad Ali was America. Muhammad Ali will always be America," Obama wrote. "What a man."
Malcolm X's daughter pays tearful tribute
Malcolm X's daughter, Ambassador Shabazz, holds back tears as she speaks about Ali's death.
She recalled her father loving Ali like a little brother and as an entrusted friend. The two men spoke of issues like how to make a difference in the lives of others, she said.
"Having Muhammad Ali in my life somehow sustained my dad's breath in me," she said before she began to cry.
A champion for indigenous communities
Chief Oren Lyons calls Ali a champion of indigenous communities in the US.
Rabbi Lerner suggests next president is a 'she'
Rabbi Michael Lerner, editor of Tikkun Magazine, delivered an impassioned speech urging the crowd to evoke Muhammad Ali in causes such as the fight against racism and ending mass incarceration.
He received the biggest cheers after referring to the next US president as a female - a reference to Democrat Hillary Clinton.
"Tell the next president of the United States that she...," prompting the crowd to erupt in applause as former President Bill Clinton laughed in his seat.
Senator Orrin Hatch praises Ali
Republican Utah Senator Orrin Hatch recalls his friendship with Ali, noting that the boxing legend "took the pen of history and wrote his own title in the textbooks".
Senator Hatch said Muhammad Ali was not the "prize fighter" or the "world champion" but "he was Muhammad Ali, The Greatest".
The longtime senator added Ali was a committed civil rights fighter, international diplomat and effective emissary of Islam.
"Our differences fortified our friendship, they did not define it," he added.
'I'm black and I'm pretty'
Dr Kevin Cosby, a senior pastor at Louisville's St Stephen Baptist Church, was the first to deliver remarks on Ali's life and the civil rights struggle.
"Before James Brown said ‘I’m black and I’m proud’, Muhammad Ali said ‘I’m black and I’m pretty’," Dr Cosby said.
“He dared to love black people at a time when black people had a problem loving themselves," he added.
Interfaith service begins
The interfaith service at the KFC Yum! Center is now under way.
Per Ali's wishes, Imam Hamzah Abdul Malik opened the service with a recitation from the Quran.
Ayah Kutman, a second-generation Syrian immigrant, then translated the Imam's words into English.
Tune in to hear our live coverage of the service here.
Before the service, the silence was briefly broken as former President Bill Clinton appeared on stage.
Celebrities and global figures in attendance
Notable figures were in attendance for Ali's private burial service. Ali's longtime friend and promoter Don King is seen crying as he arrives for the service.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, former Afghan President Hamid Karzai and the musician Common also attended the private service.
Memorial service to welcome thousands
About 15,000 people are expected to attend a public memorial service at the KFC Yum! Center for the boxing legend. The interfaith service will start later than scheduled - 1500 local time (1900 GMT) due to the funeral procession beginning nearly 90 minutes after it was slated to start.
Former president Bill Clinton, actor Billy Crystal and TV journalist Bryant Gumbel are among those who will speak about Ali and his life achievements.
Prayers from an imam, a Christian priest and a rabbi are expected at the interfaith service.
The BBC's Ashley Semler reports from inside the stadium that it's getting crowded.
Private service is under way
The boxing legend is being laid to rest at Cave Hill cemetery in a private burial service. News crews have stopped filming while the service is taking place.
Actor Will Smith and ex-boxers Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis were among those serving as pallbearers at the burial.
Throngs of spectators convened outside the cemetery, where a street littered with rose petals welcomes the motorcade.
Tribute in the sky
The streets of Louisville are not the only place where fans are paying tribute to "The Greatest."
A plane hovered above, trailing a banner that read, "Muhammad Ali. The Greatest".
Funeral procession now over
Muhammed Ali's funeral procession is now over and has arrived at Cave Hill Cemetery for a private service.
Look back at the life of The Greatest
Video content
This clip comes from a 1964 interview in which the champion announced he was changing his name from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali.
This was one of the key moments in his life. And it was a life of momentous battles and seemingly daunting challenges, from which he normally seemed to emerge victorious - from his greatest bouts to his fights against racial and religious prejudice and even with the US government.
This clip is contained in BBC iWonder's timeline of his life and career. If you would like to learn more about the man who declared himself to be "The Greatest", go to the full iWonder timeline.