Two non-Muslim Women Enter Al-Masjid an-Nabawi Courtyard by Mistake

After social media sites in Saudi Arabia were buzzing with a video documenting the entry of two non-Muslim women into the courtyards of the Prophet's Mosque "Al-Masjid An-nabawi" in inappropriate attire, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque issued an explanatory press release about the incident.

The agency stated that it was a reference to what was circulated on social media, about the entry of two non-Muslim women into the courtyards of the Prophet’s Mosque in clothes that are not appropriate for the privacy of the place, as it was found that their entry was by mistake, and they were understood according to the practice of the privacy and sanctity of the Prophet’s Mosque, and they were introduced to the message of the Prophet’s Mosque. They showed understanding of the workers' instructions, and expressed their thanks and appreciation for the good treatment they found.

The Agency of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Prophet’s Mosque seeks to enhance educational and guiding methods and procedures that emphasize the privacy and sanctity of the place to avoid a recurrence of this in the future.

It also affirms, in partnership with the authorities operating in the Prophet’s Mosque, its keenness to take into account the privacy of the Mosque of the Messenger of God, may God’s prayers and peace be upon him, and to harness all capabilities for the comfort and reassurance of visitors and worshipers.