Saudi Arabia arrests 50 young men for wearing un-Islamic dresses

Saudi Arabia have arrested 50 young men for wearing un-Islamic dresses that included haircuts, necklaces and cloths that are considered un-Islamic like Crocs shoes and ripped jeans. The suspects were detained during a Ramadan crackdown in the western Saudi city of Mecca which is the Islam's holiest site.
The offenses ranged from strange haircuts, chains hung upon the chest or arms, head wraps and short clothes and immodest ones - for both men and women.
They were handed over to the department of criminal investigations said Sabq, which accompanied investigators during their visits to shopping areas in the city. The law enforcement team includes women also and have advised citizens against 'habits and traditions that are against religious teachings.'
This has been reported in dailymail.co.uk dated 24 June 2016.

Saudi Arabia is not only an absolute Islamic monarchy but is also one of the world's most conservative countries. Here, women dress from head to toe in black and are not allowed to drive or mingle with unrelated men. However, more than half of Saudi citizens are under the age of 25 and an Internet-savvy generation that spends much of its life online away from official strictures.
Moreover, one of the kingdom's most powerful figures, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is just 30-year-old and is leading the Vision 2030 reform drive to diversify the economy and also bring social change. His plan calls for more entertainment, cultural and sports opportunities.


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