Saudi Arabia: In Saudi Arabia, which is also known as the Islamic center of the world, a new controversy has arisen as pictures of people dressed in Halloween colors surfaced on social media. In fact, until a few years ago, doing something like this was nothing short of a capital offense in Saudi Arabia. But since Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) became the Crown Prince, this year’s Halloween party is proof of the modern shift in Islamic customs in Saudi.
Although the government of Saudi Arabia has allowed Halloween to be celebrated with vigor, not all Muslims may like this decision of the Saudi government. This was the reason why celebrating Halloween on social media became a haram and halal issue among people. A large number of people call it haram, i.e. doing what is absolutely wrong in Islam. Along with this, many people also defended.
Regarding Halloween celebrated in Saudi, some people even said that Saudi Arabia is just following the trend. Some even saw it as a sign of major changes taking place in Saudi Arabia under the reign of Mohammed bin Salman.
A user on Twitter said, ‘I saw that a large number of Muslims are celebrating Halloween this year. Being Muslim is forbidden from celebrating Halloween, may Allah forgive us all.’ Also, another user said that if Halloween is celebrated in Saudi Arabia, it means that doomsday is not far away. The user said that the traditional dress of our Pangybar wearing a satanic mask is nothing short of a joke. Another user said what happened to Saudi Arabia? Do these people celebrate Halloween now? As far as I understand, it is haram in Islam.
A user said that the whole world knows what Islam is, then why are you going against Islam. Don’t start Halloween in Saudi and fear Allah. One user said that it is really interesting that a western festival is being celebrated in Middle Eastern countries.
A ghost or a witch was roaming the streets of Saudi
Every Muslim in the world wishes to visit the mosques of Makkah and Madinah in Saudi Arabia at least once. Some go there to perform Hajj, while others want to immerse themselves in God’s devotion by going there through Umrah. When people go on Hajj, there is a process in the last days, in which pilgrims shower stones on the three pillars. These pillars are considered to be the form of Satan.
This custom related to Hajj clearly shows how Satan is recognized in Saudi Arabia. Halloween is also a festival associated with demonic forces and for this reason people go out with ghosts or other scary apparitions. Therefore, a festival like Halloween celebrated in any Islamic nation is strange even for Muslim people. However, the scene was different this time in Saudi Arabia. Talking about the capital Riyadh, people were seen walking far and wide in the form of devils on the streets and roads of many areas. Many people donned the traditional Saudi dress throb and joined the party.
Mohammed bin Salman is constantly changing Saudi Arabia
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is the first crown prince in Saudi history to promote such changes in the Islamic nation. However, they also receive backlash and are constantly criticized by many. Amidst these criticisms, whether it’s allowing women to drive in Saudi Arabia or opening the first cinema hall or now celebrating Halloween, MBS continues to decree change.