It's preposterous to see countries in our modern world still practise some very archaic laws and religious melancholy. Inspired by a Free Hug Campaign video that went viral lately, 21-year-old Abdulrahman al-Khayyal and a friend took to the street in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a placard which read 'free hugs'. Shortly after they started, they were apprehended by the state's religious police for 'exotic pratices' after offerinf free hugs to passers-by.
The Free Hugs Campaign is a movement that sees individuals offer hugs to strangers in public places, especially in big cities, 'to brighten up their lives'.
The Free Hugs Campaign is a movement that sees individuals offer hugs to strangers in public places, especially in big cities, 'to brighten up their lives'.
Although they were made to promise they would not repeat their actions, al-Khayyal told the Independent he was proud of what he had done and would carry on as he considered it charitable.
The religious police, or Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, is charged with ensuring compliance with the kingdom's strict interpretation of Islamic morality.
They are also empowered to stop unrelated men and women socialising with each other, as well as any homosexual activity and prostitution.
DailyMail
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