New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his heartfelt condolences on the passing away of Saudi Arabia's Grand Mufti, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh, describing it as a profound loss to the Kingdom and the Islamic world.

In a post on X, PM Modi conveyed his thoughts and prayers for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its people.

"Deepest condolences on the sad demise of the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Eminence Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al AlSheikh. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kingdom and its people in this moment of grief," the Prime Minister said.

The announcement of the Grand Mufti's passing was made by the Saudi Royal Court on Tuesda...