A loud explosion was heard across several neighbourhoods in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, in the early hours of Thursday, September 11. Some residents also reported seeing a missile-like object in the sky, leading to widespread speculation about the cause of the incident.
Videos circulating on social media depicted a bright, unidentified object seen at 5:43 am near Prophet’s Mosque, raising concerns.
One worshipper, present at Masjid Al Shohada during Fajr prayers, said, “Just after Fajr, I was at the mosque when loud explosions echoed through the skies. Stepping outside, I saw burning debris fall near the mosque.” Another resident shared a video and added, “I just heard a loud bang in Madinah — a missile was intercepted, alhamdulillah.”
One eyewitness who was on the rooftop of Masjid An Nabawi during Fajr noted, “I heard a very loud ‘bang.’ الحمد لله, all of us were good, safe and sound.”
Another worshipper shared, “This news is genuine, wallahi. After Fajr, my brother and I went to present our Salam to the Prophet. As we stepped outside, we heard a loud noise. Turning towards Gumbad-e-Khazra, we saw what looked like a missile. The staff said they had never seen or heard anything like it.”
Despite these reports, no official statement from Saudi authorities has been issued to confirm the cause of the explosion. Some unverified sources on social media speculated the object may have been a missile fired by Houthi forces, possibly targeting Israel, but such claims remain unconfirmed.
In response to the growing speculation, Inside the Haramain, an official social media account, acknowledged the incident and urged the public to refrain from making further assumptions until confirmed information is provided by authorities.
This incident comes amid rising regional tensions, with the ongoing conflict in Gaza and recent military strikes in Yemen and Qatar.
