2026 Islamabad mosque bombing
| 2026 Islamabad mosque bombing | |
|---|---|
| Part of Persecution of Shias by the Islamic State | |
CCTV footage of the attack | |
| Location | 33°38′36″N 73°9′13″E / 33.64333°N 73.15361°E Khadija Tul Kubra Mosque, Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Date | 6 February 2026 1:38 p.m. (PKT, UTC+05:00) |
Attack type | |
| Weapons | Explosives, firearm |
| Deaths | 32 (including the perpetrator) |
| Injured | 170+ |
| Perpetrator | Islamic State – Pakistan Province |
| Assailants | Yasir Khan |
| Motive | Anti-Shi'ism |
On 6 February 2026, a suicide attack occurred at the Khadija Tul Kubra Mosque, a Shia mosque in the Tarlai Kalan area of southeastern Islamabad, Pakistan. The explosion occurred during Friday prayer, killing 32 people and injuring 170 others.
The Islamic State militant group claimed responsibility. The Pakistani government blamed Afghanistan and India; both governments deny involvement. Four suspects were arrested the day after the attack.