The incident happened occurred at around 1:30 P.M. when explosives apparently located in the interior of the mosque detonated, local sources reported.

It has been the third attack on a mosque during the Friday prayers in Afghanistan in the last few weeks.

Islamic State in Khorasan Province, ISKP (ISIS-K) – an affiliate of the ISIL (ISIS) armed group – has claimed responsibility for the recent attacks. (ILKHA)