Al-Sheikh Qari Muhammad Khalil, an Imam at Masjid al-Nabawi, has passed away, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Monday.

Al-Sheikh Qari Muhammad Khalil had also been the Imam of Masjid al-Quba, the first mosque of Islam.

He had been serving as an Imam in Masjid al-Nabawi for many years.

His funeral prayers will be offered today after Maghrib prayers at Masjid al-Nabawi.

The Saudi and foreign citizens have expressed their grief and sorrow over the death of Al-Sheikh Qari Muhammad Khalil.