Religious Affairs Presidency Condemns Houthi Militia Targeting of Makkah and Madinah

2026-10-01

Makkah, October 2, 2026, SPA -- The Presidency of Religious Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque condemned the continued targeting of Makkah and Madinah by the Houthi terrorist militia, stressing that these criminal acts constitute a blatant assault on the sanctity of the holy sites and a flagrant violation of Islamic teachings that prohibit aggression and wrongdoing on earth and call for reverence for and protection of the holy sites.

The presidency stressed that targeting civilians, facilities, and holy sites is religiously prohibited, condemned on humanitarian grounds, and contrary to international conventions and norms. It affirmed that these attacks will not undermine the Kingdom's security and stability, but will only strengthen its leadership and people in their resolve to protect the holy sites, safeguard the security of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, and confront anything that threatens the nation's security and the safety of visitors.