Kingdom of Entertainment: Humiliating Pilgrims While Celebrating Dancers
In the Grand Mosque of Mecca—the holiest place on Earth—the true face of the Saudi regime is laid bare: a striking duality between the ongoing humiliation of pilgrims and worshippers, and the loud, extravagant entertainment scene flourishing in the kingdom’s major cities.
While the government spends billions of dollars on global concerts and entertainment spectacles, pilgrims find themselves trapped in overcrowded spaces, deprived of basic services, and subjected to harsh security measures that turn their spiritual journey into an ordeal of psychological and physical exhaustion—and spiritual alienation.
Recurring Suffering and Official Harshness
Eyewitness accounts and media reports reveal that pilgrims are routinely subjected to humiliation by security personnel—blocked pathways, strict restrictions, and repeated interference in performing their rituals freely. What was once exceptional has now become standard practice.
Every step within the sacred precincts carries immense psychological and physical strain. Many pilgrims feel estranged and isolated within the holiest of places, as their once-spiritual experience turns into a daily nightmare dictated by the Saudi regime’s heavy-handed control.
Entertainment Glorified, Pilgrims Ignored
Just a few miles away, Riyadh and Jeddah glitter with massive festivals and world-class concerts. The regime pours billions into dazzling displays meant to impress the world and attract tourists.
While dancers and global celebrities are honored and celebrated, the pilgrims—the “guests of God”—are neglected, humiliated, and drained by daily hardships.
This stark contrast exposes the regime’s true priorities: spectacle and entertainment matter more than the dignity and comfort of those who come to worship.
Entertainment at the Expense of Spirituality
The Saudi authorities boast of social and cultural openness, investing billions in global entertainment ventures, yet at the same time they tighten control over the holy sites and subject pilgrims to relentless pressure.
This is not mere administrative failure—it is a deliberate political orientation that places entertainment interests above spiritual rights and human dignity.
Pilgrims and worshippers speak of deep humiliation and alienation in the holiest of lands, where the management of the holy mosques has turned into an instrument of coercion and control instead of a guardian of faith and spirituality.
A Regime Responsible for the Humiliation
The Saudi regime bears full responsibility for every moment of pain and suffering inflicted upon pilgrims and worshippers within the sacred precincts.
While it celebrates extravagant festivals and the glamour of entertainment, the “Guests of the Merciful” remain trapped in psychological and physical distress—deprived of peace and dignity.
This painful contradiction lays bare the true face of the regime: one of cruelty, neglect, and hypocrisy—a kingdom that exalts entertainment while debasing the sanctity of faith.