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A siege of Mecca changed the Muslim world | 1979 Grand Mosque Seizure | Religion with Aslan Pahari
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9:15Now PlayingIn November 1979, hundreds of armed militants took over the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Led by Juhayman al-Otaybi, the rebels declared the arrival of the religious figure the “Mahdi” and demanded to overthrow the Saudi government.
In this new series examining religion, join Aslan Pahari as he explores how the siege changed the course of Saudi Arabia forever. 📼 Here's the playlist
📽 Presented by Aslan Pahari, video shot and edited by Tejas Bhat and Lewis Isaacs, and produced by Emma Lawson and Daniel Ahern. Commissioning editor Daniel Ahern.
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