In honor of the late Amir of the State of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Nawaf AI-Ahmad Al-Jaber AI-Sabah, who passed away on December 16, 2023, India has designated December 17, 2023, as a day of national mourning. This solemn occasion will be acknowledged throughout India and at all Indian high commissions, embassies, and consulates worldwide.

As a gesture of respect, the national flag will be flown at half-mast on all Government of India buildings across the country, as well as at Indian high commissions, embassies, consulates, and India Houses globally. In observance of this day, all official entertainment activities are suspended on December 17, 2023.

The Embassy of India in Kuwait will mark the occasion by lowering the Indian national flag to half-mast on December 17, 2023. Additionally, all officials of the Mission will observe two minutes of silence at 12:30 PM on the same day.

A heartfelt appeal is extended to all Indian nationals in Kuwait to participate in this tribute by observing two minutes of silence at 12:30 PM on December 17, 2023. This collective act of remembrance joins 1.4 billion brothers and sisters in India who are partaking in a day of mourning to pay homage to the departed leader.