How Women Live in Saudi Arabia: Bans and Prejudices

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A woman cannot independently choose a spouse. And this is quite logical: where is she to look for a husband, if the conversation and even glances towards unfamiliar men are strictly prohibited? Instead, the father chooses the future spouse. In Saudi Arabia, a girl is suitable for marriage from 9 years old, a boy from 15. And here polygamy is allowed and a man can have up to 4 wives at a time.

«A second before the disaster …»: 30 photos

To catch a snapshot at the right time is an indescribable gift of a person that, fortunately or unfortunately, not all professional photographers possess, not to mention ordinary people. Photos taken a second before something inevitable are highly valued and will leave a mark in the memory of the participants for a long time. This is the selection of photos we have prepared for you today ...