suicide bomber detonated explosives near the headquarters of the security services near the Prophet’s Mosque in the Saudi city of Medina – said Al-Arabiya television. The explosion killed four security officers, and five others wounded – reported the Saudi Ministry. Interior. Explosion also took place in two other cities in Saudi Arabia. According to analysts, which refers to CNN the attack may become so. Islamic State.
The suicide bombing occurred in the immediate vicinity of the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina.
trying to break into the temple of the man was detained by agents of the security forces concerned about his strange behavior. In response to stop the man detonated, he was wearing. He died on the spot, and with him the officers who were trying to identify him.
The Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah is the second most important religious center in the Islamic world. It is in the Medina have been revealed so. Surah Medyński. On the site of the house where he used to live Mohammed, is today a mosque along with the tomb of the Prophet and the grave of his daughter Fatima. They are of pilgrimage for hundreds of thousands of Muslims from around the world. 
The attacks in other parts of the country
Two other attacks took place in the villages of Al-Katif in the east of the country and Jeddah, located on the Red Sea, to the west of Saudi Arabia.
inhabited by minority Shi’ite Al-Katif there were two explosions. Reuters reports that at approx. 19 there was an explosion of a car parked in front of the mosque. Witnesses say the place could see parts of the body, probably the bomber. In the Internet appeared an image to show the site of the assassination. However, the agency does not confirm the credibility of the photograph.
A few hours before the assassination took place near the US Consulate in Jeddah. At about 2 o’clock in the morning local time, there was an explosion in front of the US consulate in Jeddah, the second largest city in the country. Suicide bomber parked his car in front of the hospital located in front of the American consulate, and a moment later detonated the explosives. He died alone, and two people were injured.
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US Consulate reported that none of the staff, nothing happened. According to witnesses, the attack area was closed by Saudi security forces; this area is also patrolled helicopters. A few hours later there was still three explosions in the same area.
As pointed out by Reuters, it was the first in years assassination attempt on foreigners in Saudi Arabia.
End of Ramadan
the attack occurred on the last day of Ramadan – the holy month of prayer, fasting from dawn to sunset and night feasts. Ramadan ends with Eid al-Fitr, ie. Small Bajram; This time of rest, distribute alms for visits and Giving gifts.
It is not known who is behind the attacks. Earlier, from the middle of 2014 years a series of bombings in Saudi Arabia carried out a so-called. Islamic State. The attacks killed dozens of people, mostly members of the minority Shiite and representatives of the security services.
Author: Klo, pk // rzw games / Source: Reuters
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