Saturday, February 14, 2009

Saudis are not allowed to gather men and women at a party.

Organizers of events at the resort in the Saudi city of Jeddah, which was attended by representatives of both sexes, were sentenced to six months in prison and a fine of 45,000 Saudi riyals (about 12,000 dollars). Reported Saudigazette.com.sa.
Among the convicts was also the main singer, speaking at a party. According to the prosecutor, the organizers of the event did not stop after the first warning. However, as the organizers state parties, it had received official approval.
A judge has convicted of a written undertaking not to repeat this kind of behavior. However, they state that filed the appeal the court's decision.
It reminds the newspaper last week in Mecca Court increased the punishment for the businessman found guilty in that organized a similar event (with the participation of male and female) in his leisure park. He was initially sentenced to four months' imprisonment and 200 whip, and then increased the sentence to six months.
In Saudi Arabia, the private life of people is strictly regulated. Women are not allowed to appear in people without the accompaniment of her husband or male relative. Until recently, women did not have the right to live in hotels without male relatives. The governor of one of the provinces had cut cropped men who flirt with women in public places. Women in Saudi Arabia is forbidden to drive a car.

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