Home GCC Saudi Arabia Armed man arrested in Makkah’s Grand Mosque The man was chanting slogans in support of terrorist groups by Gulf Business April 2, 2021 An armed man was arrested by the security force at Makkah’s Grand Mosque on Tuesday, March 30. The man was found carrying a knife, and was chanting slogans in support of terrorist groups and organisations at the Grand Mosque’s first floor, following Asr (afternoon) prayers, Saudi Press Agency reported, citing a media spokesman of Makkah region police. Legal procedures have been taken against the accused. #شرطة_منطقة_مكة: قوة أمن الحرم تقبض على شخص يحمل سلاحاً ابيض ويردد عبارات مؤيدة لجماعات إرهابية يوم (الثلاثاء) الماضي ..تم ضبطه واتخاذ الإجراءات النظامية بحقه#الحرم_المكي pic.twitter.com/vJbnvWrvze — إمارة منطقة مكة المكرمة (@makkahregion) April 1, 2021 Tags grand mosque 0 Comments You might also like Saudi to resume Umrah for foreign pilgrims from August 10 Up to 1.5 million people visit Makkah’s Grand Mosque during the first 10 days of Ramadan Video: Man drives car into Grand Mosque in Makkah Saudi resumes Umrah at 75% capacity, allows prayers at the Grand Mosque