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Saudi Interior Ministry: 5 Terrorists Executed for Attacking Place of Worship, Security Forces

The Saudi Interior Ministry. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi Interior Ministry. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Interior Ministry: 5 Terrorists Executed for Attacking Place of Worship, Security Forces

The Saudi Interior Ministry. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi Interior Ministry. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Saudi Interior Ministry executed on Monday five convicts accused of terrorism.

They were accused of attacking a place of worship and security forces in the Al-Ahsa province and joining a terrorist group.

Five people were killed and others injured in the attack.

The terrorists were identified as Egyptian Talha Hashem Mohammed Abdo and Saudi nationals Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Ahmed Asiri, Nassar bin Abdullah bin Mohammed al-Moussa, Hamad bin Abdullah bin Mohammed al-Moussa and Abdullah bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz al-Tuaijiri.

The executions were carried out in the Eastern Region.

The Interior Ministry stressed the government’s keenness on consolidating security and achieving justice, vowing to punish anyone who attacks security forces.

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Saudi Council of Senior Scholars: Performing Hajj without a Permit Is a Sin

Pilgrims are seen at the Hajj last year. (EPA)
Pilgrims are seen at the Hajj last year. (EPA)
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Saudi Council of Senior Scholars: Performing Hajj without a Permit Is a Sin

Pilgrims are seen at the Hajj last year. (EPA)
Pilgrims are seen at the Hajj last year. (EPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Council of Senior Scholars stressed on Sunday the need to obtain a permit for anyone wishing to perform the Hajj pilgrimage.

In a statement, it warned that performing the pilgrimage without the permit “is a sin” and would “lead to several dangers and impact the safety and health of pilgrims and the services provided.”

Meanwhile, the Holy Makkah Municipality said 22,000 of its members and members of other entities are dedicating their services and capabilities to implement this year’s Hajj season plan.

The municipality has provided 28 centers in the holy sites to offer the best services to the pilgrims.

In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, municipality spokesman Osama al-Zeitouni said it has backed up its efforts with several electronic platforms and apps that would help boost the efficiency of services and speed up procedures.

It has also dedicated a large fleet of equipment and human cadres and set up integrated plans and work programs that cover the entirety of the Hajj, he added.

The municipality's efforts include and are not limited to training members on crisis, disaster and crowd management. Dedicated teams will be in place to handle emergencies caused by rain or fires, as well as handling waste and garbage, providing protection against insects and regularly disinfecting camps.

The municipality has dedicated a team to monitor the markets, grocery stores and restaurants to ensure the safety of food provided.