Siege of Mecca
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Siege of Mecca has been mentioned in one podcast episode on SmartLess (Sep 2025).
The Grand Mosque seizure took place between 20 November and 4 December 1979 at the Grand Mosque of Mecca in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest site in Islam. The attack was carried out by up to 600 militants led by Juhayman al-Otaybi, a Saudi Islamist opposed to the monarchy, belonging to the Otaibah tribe. The insurgents identified themselves as "al-Ikhwan", referencing the Arabian militia that had played a role in the early formation of the Saudi state in the early 20th century. Scholars refer t
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Sep 2025 on SmartLess |
| Field | History, Middle East Studies |
Who talks about Siege of Mecca on podcasts?
Siege of Mecca came up; the most recent mention was Sep 2025 on SmartLess.
- Kate McKinnon | SmartLess on SmartLess (Sep 2025)
What is Siege of Mecca mentioned alongside?
Siege of Mecca is most often mentioned alongside NYU, Long Island and Colombia University.
Mentioned together: NYU, Long Island, Colombia University, Sean Hayes, Los Angeles, Saturday Night Live, London, Harry Potter, George Washington Bridge, Will Arnett