Saudi Arabia is the center of attention of the entire Muslim world due to the location of the two holiest places of Muslims, Medina and Mecca.
Because of this, the nation has continuously enjoyed an important strategic position in the Islamic world and has also maintained a certain level of decorum throughout its 100-year existence.
But as the kingdom’s new de facto ruler and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has pushed through changes to modernize the country, things are undoubtedly changing.
Initially, women were allowed to drive and work. The government then allowed theaters and now Saudi Arabia is celebrating Halloween for the first time.
People appeared in costumes and posed for photos on Riyadh Boulevard. Take a look at these pictures of Halloween in Riyadh:
People were horrified by the government-sponsored celebrations, and Muslims around the world criticized them.
People believe that if a government prohibits the celebration of Eid Milad un Nabi yet allows Halloween on the roadways, then it has to alter its direction.
