Islamic State – Hijaz Province
| Islamic State – Hijaz Province | |
|---|---|
| تنظيم الدولة الإسلامية - ولاية الحجاز | |
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| Dates of operation | 2025–present |
| Split from |  Islamic State - Najd Province |
| Active regions |  Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
| Ideology | Salafism Salafist Jihadism Anti-Barelvi Anti-Deobandi Anti-Hindu sentiment Anti-Sikh sentiment Anti-Christian sentiment |
| Part of | Islamic State |
| Opponents | Saudi Arabia |
Islamic State - Hijaz Province was a branch of the Islamic State operating in Saudi Arabia, centered around the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia and the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. It was responsible for the 2015 Abha mosque bombing, killing 15.[1] As of 2025, it appears to be inactive.
References
- ^ al-Shihri, Abdullah (2015-08-06). "Saudi Arabia mosque bombing that killed 15 claimed by 'new' Islamic State group". The Age. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
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