Saudi Arabia: Laws and Punishments — read more on laws of Saudi Arabia are strict and binding for everyone, including visitors. The public practice of any religion other than Islam is illegal, as is the intention to convert others. Nevertheless, the Saudi Arabian government allows the private practice of other religions than Islam, so it is possible to bring the Bible into the country if it is intended for personal use. Islamic codes of conduct and clothing are strictly adhered to. Women should wear a conservative, loose-fitting outfit, as well as a full-length abaya cape and headscarf. Men are prohibited from wearing shorts in public. Extramarital sexual relations, including adultery, illegal and subject to severe prison sentences, as well as possession or alcohol.
The legal system is Sharia, based on various Islamic texts and regulating the activities of all believers in the country. What a European considers normal at home can cause insults in Saudi Arabia and be punishable by public flogging, imprisonment, deportation, amputation and even death. — Islamic moral codes control the organization of public organizations, the observance of the rules of Saudi Arabia in terms of Sharia law on behalf of the ruling royal family.
In Saudi Arabia, everything goes around five (20-30 minutes) daily prayers. Almost all organizations close during every prayer, except hospitals, airports, public transport and taxis. Religious police patrol the streets and send idle people to the nearest mosque. Therefore, it is better not to go out during these periods in order to avoid Mutawa’s claims. Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman has carried out several reforms as part of the Vision 2030 initiative aimed at promoting tourism in the country. Restricting patrols. Public criticism of the king, the royal family or the government of Saudi Arabia is unacceptable and attract the attention of Ottawa or other police. Criticizing the flag of Saudi Arabia is considered an insult because it carries an Islamic confession of faith. Desecration or any other misuse of the flag can result in severe punishment… (read more)
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