Saudi Arabia has imposed a fine of SR 1,000 on those who play music during Adhan. Adhan or call to prayer is made from mosques 5 times a day on loudspeakers.
SR 1,000 fine on playing music during Adhan
Anyone who is caught playing music while Adhan is being called from a Masjid would be slapped with an SR 1,000 fine. In case of repeated violation, the fine would increase to SR 2,000.
It is important to note that the fine would only be imposed if the music is played loud while the Adhan is being called from a mosque. It also applies to those playing loud music in cars as well as in their homes.
However, It does not apply to people listening to music in their headphones.
تشغيل الموسيقى في أوقات الأذان وإقامة الصلاة غرامته في المرة الأولى 1000 ريال وفي التكرار 2000 ريال.
— أخبار السعودية (@SaudiNews50) February 19, 2022
SR 500 fine on neighborhood complaint
In addition to that, Saudi Arabia has imposed SR 500 fine on anyone who raises the volume of music in residential neighborhoods, if a complaint is submitted by a neighborhood resident.
500 ريال غرامة بحق كل من يرفع صوت الموسيقى داخل الأحياء السكنية في حال تقديم شكوى من أحد سكان الحي.
— أخبار السعودية (@SaudiNews50) February 19, 2022
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