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A dramatic incident unfolded at Masjid al-Haram in Saudi Arabia’s Mecca after a man attempted to take his own life by jumping from an upper floor of the Grand Mosque. A quick response by security personnel helped prevent a fatal outcome, though a guard was injured while breaking the man’s fall.

According to the Emirate of the Makkah Region, the Special Force for the Security of the Grand Mosque acted immediately after the man moved toward the edge and jumped from an upper level. A security officer standing below rushed to intervene and managed to prevent the man from hitting the ground, sustaining fractures in the process.

In a statement, Haram security forces confirmed the incident, saying, “there was an incident of a person attempting to take his own life from the upper floors of the Grand Mosque.”

They added, “A security officer was injured while trying to prevent him from hitting the ground at the moment of his fall. Both individuals were immediately transferred to receive the necessary medical care, and the required official procedures were completed.”

A security guard at the Masjid al-Haram rushed to intervene after a person tried to take their own life by jumping off the upper floors of the masjid.

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Videos circulating on social media show the man approaching the edge before jumping, followed by security officers running to restrain him. A guard positioned below is seen attempting to break the fall, with both individuals suffering injuries.

#الأمن_العام: القوة الخاصة لأمن المسجد الحرام تباشر في حينه حالة إلقاء شخص نفسه من الأدوار العلوية للمسجد الحرام، وإصابة رجل أمن أثناء محاولة منعه من الارتطام بالأرض وقت سقوطه. pic.twitter.com/ksGvcyhYiU — إمارة منطقة مكة المكرمة (@makkahregion) December 25, 2025

Commenting on the incident, the Chief Imam of the Grand Mosque, Sheikh Dr Abdur Rahman As Sudais, urged visitors “to adhere to regulations and instructions, to revere the sanctity of the place, to observe proper Islamic manners therein, and to devote themselves to worship and obedience.”

He also cautioned against such acts, noting that throwing oneself from upper levels constitutes suicide, which is strictly forbidden in Islamic law, according to the statement.

Authorities in Makkah said legal procedures are being carried out in line with applicable regulations. Officials also recalled a similar incident in 2017, when a man died after jumping from an upper level near the Kaaba during prayers attended by thousands of pilgrims.