A Man Tragically Committed Suicide In Makkah’s Holy Mosque During Taraweeh Prayers

An expatriate in the Grand Mosque in Makkah by throwing himself off the roof and onto the tawaaf grounds.

This took place during Friday night’s taraweeh prayer

A spokesman said that the body was rushed to the hospital. An investigation has been launched into the reason behind the death.

Videos and pictures of the incidence have been floating on social media.

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