On November 20, 1979, the world witnessed one of the darkest days in Islamic history the Grand Mosque Siege at Masjid al-Haram, Makkah. Armed militants stormed the holiest site in Islam, shutting its doors, declaring their leader as the “Mahdi,” and holding thousands of worshippers hostage.
As Saudi Arabia struggled to regain control, foreign help was sought. While France hesitated, it was Pakistan’s elite SSG Commandos who risked their lives to protect the sanctity of the Kaaba. This untold story reveals how Pakistan played a decisive role in saving Makkah, the courage of its soldiers, and the lessons for the Muslim Ummah today.
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