Saudi Arabia warns against playing music during prayer times and will fine Rs. 94,000

What happened: Saudi Arabia’s Thouq organisation has warned that those caught playing music during prayer times will be fined 1,000 Saudi Riyals for the first time and 2,000 for the second time. At the same time, Gulf News quoted the development,  “Saudi Arabia has warned the public against playing or turning up the volume of music inside residential areas during Adhan and Iqamah, saying it is punishable by law.”  Details: It is pertinent to mention that the regulations came a few days after the Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz Bin Saud Bin Naif issued a decision requesting amendments in the public decorum regulations, as there were public violations in 2019 and etiquette breaches made. Whereas, the new rules mean that anyone caught playing  loud  music will be fined, and the regulations will also be applied to individuals who will play loud music during Adhan in their cars and homes.  More: At the same time, the Harmain Sharifain released an official statement announcing a dress code for the pilgrim entering two Holy Mosques to perform prayers. The tweet by Harmain Sharifain read,  “Individuals will be removed and fined SR 500 who enter Mosques including the Two Holy Mosques wearing shorts.”