Suicide bombings hit several cities in Saudi Arabia Monday, including one in the holy city of Medina that killed four people and wounded five others.
The Medina blast happened at a checkpoint outside one of Islam's holiest sites, the Prophet's Mosque, where the Prophet Muhammad is buried. Millions of Muslims visit there each year during pilgrimages to Mecca.
The Saudi Interior Ministry said the attacker blew himself up after being confronted by security officers.
The mosque was busy Monday as Muslims prepare to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan this week. After the explosion, Saudi television showed video crowds still packing the site.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack.
Authorities are also investigating a suicide bombing at a Shi'ite mosque in the eastern city of Qatif. The Interior Ministry said parts of three bodies were found, but had not been identified.
The first bombing Monday happened near the U.S. consulate in the western city of Jeddah. It unfolded in a similar manner to the Medina attack, with a bomber detonating his explosives after being approached by security guards. Two officers had minor injuries, and the U.S. Embassy reported no injuries among its staff.
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