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A suicide bomb attack kills at least 15 people at a mosque in the Saudi city of Abha.

On August 6, in the year 2015, A suicide bomb attack kills at least 15 people at a mosque in the Saudi city of Abha. This event is recorded as a Historical Events event in the history of August 6, a notable event in this corner of history.

The 2015 Abha mosque bombing occurred on 6 August 2015, when a suicide bomb attack killed 17 people at a mosque in the south-western Saudi Arabian city of Abha.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on August 6, 2015 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Historical Events event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 31 May 2026.

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