Lightning Bolt Strikes Mecca's Clock Tower A lightning strike hit the iconic clock tower in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on a recent afternoon, sending shockwaves throughout the city.
The incident occurred during the hajj season, when millions of pilgrims from around the world converge on Mecca to perform sacred rituals.
According to eyewitnesses, the lightning bolt struck the Abraj Al Bait Clock Tower at approximately 2:45 pm local time, causing a massive explosion that shattered windows and damaged the tower's exterior.