Riyadh attack: Saudi imams condemn Houthi strike on airport, civilians and Umrah pilgrims

The Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh during Friday prayers has been vehemently condemned by the Imams of Mecca's Grand Mosque and Medina's Prophet's Mosque. Both religious leaders denounced the terrorist assault on civilians, tourists, and Umrah pilgrims, calling it a heinous crime against humanity. Grand Mosque Imam Sheikh Abdullah Al Juhani emphasized that prayer is a source of spiritual strength during hardship and that the attack violates the sanctity of human life.

Prophet's Mosque Imam Sheikh Ahmed Al-Hudhaifi stressed the sacredness of the Two Holy Mosques and condemned the Houthi attacks on holy sites and King Khalid International Airport, which endangered pilgrims and visitors. Both imams prayed for Saudi Arabia's security, stability, and protection of its leaders and armed forces stationed at the borders. Umrah pilgrims were among the casualties of the Houthi attack that claimed 12 lives.