Saudi police arrested a Yemeni man this week after he marketed on social media his pilgrimage to Mecca, the place he paid tribute to the reminiscence of Queen Elizabeth II.
The pilgrim, who was not recognized by title, had posted footage earlier this week that confirmed him holding a banner honoring the late queen from contained in the courtyard of Mecca’s Grand Mosque.
The clip rapidly unfold on-line, sparking outrage amongst religious Muslims and resulting in the person’s arrest on Monday for “violating the regulations and instructions” of the holy web site.
Safety forces referred him to the general public prosecutor to face fees.
The Grand Mosque, among the many holiest websites in Islam, is off-limits to non-Muslims. Saudi Arabia additionally bans indicators and political slogans from the sacred courtyard for worry of offending Islamic sensibilities.
Queen Elizabeth, who died final week, was head of the Church of England.“Umrah for the soul of Queen Elizabeth II, may Allah grant her peace in heaven and accept her among the righteous,” the banner learn in English and Arabic.
The mosque’s white-and-gray marble complicated is seen behind the Yemeni man. Umrah is the lesser pilgrimage to Mecca, which may carried out at any time of the yr.
