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Mosque Explosion in Homs Kills Eight
There was a big explosion at a mosque in the city of Homs in Syria.
At least eight people died, and 21 others got hurt.
The mosque is in a part of the city that the government controls, and it's where many Alawite people live.
The explosion happened during Friday prayers when lots of people were there.
The police and health officials are trying to find out what caused the explosion, but they don't know yet if it was a bomb, a person with explosives, or something else.
The Syrian government and the UN Secretary-General are very upset about the attack and are trying to catch the people responsible.
This is one of several recent attacks on religious places in Syria, which is making people worried about safety and tensions between different groups.
An explosion at the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in Homs, Syria, killed at least eight people and injured 21 others during Friday noon prayers.
The mosque is located in the Wadi al-Dhahab neighborhood, a government-controlled, Alawite-majority area of Homs.
The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, with no immediate claim of responsibility.
The Syrian government and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have condemned the attack and are investigating to hold those responsible accountable.
This incident is part of a series of recent violent attacks targeting religious sites in Syria, raising concerns over civilian safety and sectarian tensions.
- Who
- Authorities and emergency response teams; Syrian Ministry of Health; Syrian Observatory for Human Rights; UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
- What
- Explosion at Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque
- Where
- Wadi al-Dhahab neighborhood, Homs, Syria
- When
- December 26, 2025, during Friday noon prayers
- Why
- Cause of explosion not yet determined; investigation ongoing
Syrian Government
Unknown Attackers
Response to the Attack
Syrian Government
The Syrian government has condemned the attack and is investigating to hold those responsible accountable.
Unknown Attackers
The attackers' motives and identities remain unknown, with no immediate claim of responsibility.
Key facts
- Location
- Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque, Wadi al-Dhahab neighborhood, Homs, Syria
- Casualties
- At least 8 killed, 21 injured
- Area Control
- Government-controlled district
- Investigation Status
- Cause of explosion undetermined, ongoing investigation
- Community
- Alawite-majority area
- Time of Attack
- During Friday noon prayers
- Recent Similar Attacks
- Suicide attack on Saint Elias Church in Damascus (June 22), arson attack on Saint Michael’s Church (earlier this month), vandalism at Saint Cyril Church (early November)
Timeline
ISIS members arrested, Damascus, 2025-05-26.
Then, ISIS claims southern Syria attacks, 2025-05-29.
Mosque targeted in Homs, 2025-06-22, at least five dead, 21 injured.
Explosions at religious sites, including recent church blast in Damascus, may have influenced Homs mosque attack.
Quotes
Supreme Alawite Islamic Council in Syria and the Diaspora
A religious and political organization representing the Alawite community in Syria and abroad
“a continuation of the organised extremist terrorism specifically targeting the Alawite community, and increasingly other Syrian groups as well”
deccanchronicle.com
“these criminal acts will not go unanswered”
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Mosque's deputy imam
A religious official who helps lead prayers at the mosque
“heard a loud explosion that knocked us to the ground. Fire broke out in one corner of the mosque. Those of us who were not wounded rushed to help get the injured out. Within minutes, general security forces and the Red Crescent arrived”
deccanchronicle.com
“The explosion was huge. It shattered the mosque's windows and caused a fire that burned copies of the Holy Quran.”
deccanchronicle.com
Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The government department responsible for foreign affairs in Syria
“Syria reiterates its firm stance in combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations”
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Syrian information minister
The minister responsible for information and media in the Syrian government
“Remnants of the former regime, IS militants and collaborators have converged on a single goal: obstructing the path of the new state by undermining stability, threatening civil peace, and eroding the shared coexistence and common destiny of Syrians throughout history”
deccanchronicle.com
Col. Mohammad Abdul Ghani
Head of internal security in Aleppo province
“snipers from the SDF opened fire on a Ministry of Interior checkpoint, wounding an officer, and security forces returned fire”
deccanchronicle.com
Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)
A Kurdish-led militia group operating in Syria
“factions affiliated with the Damascus government targeted a checkpoint manned by Kurdish forces with rocket-propelled grenades and they returned fire”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
Syria: 8 killed, 18 injured in explosion at mosque in Homs
Explosion at mosque in Syria’s Homs kills three, injures five
Mosque bombing in Syria leaves 6 dead, 21 wounded
5 killed, 21 injured in blast inside Alawite mosque in Syria’s Homs; toll may go up, says official
Explosion Hits Mosque In Syria’s Homs, At Least Three Killed: Report
8 Killed, 18 Injured In Bombing At Mosque In Syria During Friday Prayers
UN chief condemns attack on mosque in Syria
8 killed, several injured in ‘terrorist explosion’ at mosque in Syria's Homs; foreign min calls it ‘desperate attempt’
Mosque Bombing in Syria Leaves 8 Dead, 18 Wounded
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