Police in Saudi Arabia have arrested several men who appeared in a "gay wedding video". A viral video shows two men side-by-side as they are showered in confetti. A long bridal train trails along the ground behind one of the men. Local police said they had identified ' the cross dresser and other people involved in the event' This incident took place in the Holy city of Mecca at a festival at a resort, and has left the people present 'surprised'. Police have not disclosed the names of the persons involved or details of the case. The Kingdom does not have written laws concerning same sex relationship, however, Saudi judges use Sharia laws to santion people they suspect of having sex with someone of the same gender. Judges and prosecuters use provisions of of the country's anti-cyber crime law that crimilises online-activity impinging on "public order, religious values, public morals and privacy." There have been reports the country's prosecution office to request the death penality for anyone " using social media to solicit homosexual acts."
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