Islamic State – Hijaz Province

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Islamic State – Hijaz Province
تنظيم الدولة الإسلامية - ولاية الحجاز
Leaders
Dates of operation2025–present
Split fromIslamic State flag.svg Islamic State - Najd Province
Active regionsFlag of Saudi Arabia.svg Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ideology Salafism
Salafist Jihadism
Anti-Barelvi
Anti-Deobandi
Anti-Hindu sentiment
Anti-Sikh sentiment
Anti-Christian sentiment
Part ofIslamic State flag.svg Islamic State
OpponentsFlag of Saudi Arabia.svg 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

  1. 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.