Riyadh: In Islam, alcohol is considered haraam. There was a ban on liquor under strict Sharia laws in Saudi Arabia. But Saudi has decided to lift the 73 -year -old ban. The government has decided to allow liquor to sell and drink in select five -star hotels, resorts and licensed facilities.

The Saudi Arabia government has taken this decision keeping in mind its ‘Vision 2030’ scheme. Its purpose is to make the center of tourism and global investment of the country. Due to this, people are asking questions whether the banned things in Islam are going to be the identity of Saudi in the coming times? Why did the Saudi government take this decision?

Ban on alcohol for 74 years

There has been a ban on drinking alcohol for people in Saudi Arabia for 73 years. The diplomats living in Saudi are allowed to drink alcohol, but there are strict conditions for this. However, liquor sale has now been allowed at about 600 places in the country. These include Five-Star Hotel, High-end resorts, diplomatic zones and major tourism projects such as Neom, Sindala Island and Red Sea Projects. However, this feature will be only for international tourists and migrants. This ban on Saudi common people will remain in force as before.

According to the information, this decision of the government is part of the economic reform program. Its purpose is to reduce the dependence on oil. Apart from this, it is believed that this decision has been taken in view of the preparation of hosting big international events like 2030 expo and 2034 FIFA World Cup.

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Alcohol was not banned till 1951

Alcohol was banned in Saudi Arabia after an accident in 1951. In November 1951, during the party in Zeddah, Saudi Arabia, Saudi’s Prince Mishhari bin Abdulziz Al Saud shot and drunk a British ambassador Siril Usman. Usman was killed in this. After this, King Abdulziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud banned alcohol completely in Saudi.