Jaw-Dropping Facts & Photos From Saudi Arabia

Published on 09/20/2018
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The Religious Police

In 2002, an all-girls’ school located in the holy city of Mecca got destroyed by fire. There were rumors that spread regarding how 15 schoolgirls lost their lives in the incident. According to these rumors, the girls weren’t really dressed in accordance with the Islamic dress code, so they were trapped in the burning building and died as a result.

The Religious Police

The Religious Police

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To The Cross

Even though the law in Saudi Arabia allows a variety of death sentence methods to be used, one that is not spoken of a lot is the method of crucifixion. While it may not be the favorite, it is still a chosen method.

To The Cross

To The Cross

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