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Earlier this week, officials in Saudi Arabia seized toys and clothing in the "colors of homosexuality" from stores in Riyadh. According to the authorities, rainbow-colored objects refer to the LGBT+ flag that encourages homosexuality amongst children, which is contrary to "the Islamic faith." The commerce ministry tweeted that the items were removed from the stores as they "contain symbols and signs that call for deviation and contradict common sense." Stores that are found continuing to sell these rainbow-colored objects will face legal penalties. In Saudi Arabia, where Sharia, the Islamic laws, are strictly enforced, homosexuality is seen as a severely punishable offense that can result in flogging or capital punishment. The country does not recognize, permit, or celebrate same-sex marriages and domestic partnerships. In a statement released last year, Islamic Scholar Abdelaziz Al-Sheikh, the current Grand Mufti, the most influential Muslim leader of the country, said that people belonging to the LGBT community are "a disgrace in this world." A similar crackdown on stores selling rainbow-colored toys happened in the neighboring country of Qatar in December 2021.
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Saudi Authorities Confiscate Rainbow-Colored Toys in LGBT Crackdown
Location: Saudi Arabia
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