Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Condemns Houthi Targeting of Makkah and Madinah
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The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Dr. Ahmed el-Tayeb, issued a statement renewing his condemnation of the targeting by the Yemeni group Ansar Allah, known as the Houthis, of the cities of Makkah al-Mukarramah and Madinah al-Munawwarah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Makkah al-Mukarramah and Madinah al-Munawwarah are among the holiest cities for Muslims around the world, as they contain the Sacred Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque. For this reason, any discussion of their security attracts considerable attention in the Islamic world.
In his statement, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar stressed the importance of protecting the two Holy Mosques and Islamic sacred sites, and emphasized his rejection of any action that threatens the security of the holy cities or puts civilians' lives at risk.
This statement comes among the positions expressed by religious institutions regarding developments in the region. The security situation in the region remains under continuous media monitoring.
Sources: CNN Arabic
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