(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - On the eve of coming protests, Saudi Wahhabi authorities removed restrictions and allowed the reopening of a number of Shiite mosques in the city of Khobar, which was closed since 2008.
According to informed sources at least two of nine closed mosques re-opened.
The source said that Shia citizens demanded to re open all Shiite mosques which closed since 2008.
The move came after recently meetings between senior officials and prominent Shia figures in the eastern region of Sadui Arabia.
Saudi Wahhabi authorities launched a campaign against Shia since mid-2008, which closed nine Shiite mosques in Al Khobar, Abqaiq, Ras Tanura, Jubail and Khafji.
Several international organizations condemned crackdown and arresting Shia figures without any evidence and legal trial.
Last week Saudi authorities released nine Shia prisoners that participated in Ashura mourning procession or in collective prayers last year.
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