Due to intense thunderstorms in Mecca, torrential rains submerged the streets, and during this time, videos emerged showing celestial lightning striking the Clock Tower, including pilgrims circumambulating the Kaaba.
لا حول ولا قوة الا بالله pic.twitter.com/X7QQuE846C
— The Holy Mosques (@theholymosques) August 22, 2023
According to Arab media, thunder and lightning accompanied heavy rain in Mecca and other areas, leading to flooding in most regions. This also posed challenges for the pilgrims arriving for Umrah.
اللّهُمَّ صَيِّـباً نافِـعاً pic.twitter.com/COpxh9GQms
— The Holy Mosques (@theholymosques) August 22, 2023
In light of this, numerous videos from Mecca surfaced on social media, depicting pilgrims supplicating and performing Tawaf around the Kaaba amidst the rain.
Lightning strike in Masjid Al Haram today pic.twitter.com/vmVq1LeDDh
— Inside the Haramain (@insharifain) August 22, 2023
Additionally, there is a video of Mecca’s Clock Tower capturing the scene of lightning striking, adding to the morning’s dramatic spectacle.
شاهد.. برق يضرب برج الساعة ويضيء سماء #مكة_المكرمة🕋
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@MulhamH pic.twitter.com/wbkRnUw0ee— العربية السعودية (@AlArabiya_KSA) August 22, 2023
On the other hand, the administration of the Two Holy Mosques took immediate measures based on emergency protocols to address the issues arising from the heavy rains and ensure the safety of the pilgrims.
