Saudi cleric Muhammad Al-Munajjid attributed it to divine retribution against non-Muslim vacationers "who used to sprawl all over the beaches and in pubs overflowing with wine" during Christmas break.
Ulama Arab Saudi, Muhammad Al-Munajjid, menyebutnya sebagai hukuman Tuhan terhadap wisatawan non-Muslim "yang berpesta pora di pantai dan pub sambil minum anggur" selama libur Natal.