Saudi Arabia Officially Bans Transgender People from Even Entering the Country

Saudi Arabia has formally banned “transgender” people from even visiting that country, a move coming on top of their long-standing ban on homosexuality and homosexual marriage.



Despite this, the U.S. government and other European nations—who all support “LGBT rights,” maintain strong links with the Saudis, and are even in a military alliance with them against Syria.



According to the Pakistan Today news service, the Saudi government has with immediate effect instructed its consuls around the world to deny visas to any “transgender” person.



According to that newspaper, the Travel Agents’ Association of Pakistan has been informed not to facilitate the transportation of “transgenders” for any reason whatsoever, and specifically not to perform “Umrah.”



The “Umrah” is a pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, performed by Muslims that can be undertaken at any time of the year, in contrast to the “Hajj,” which takes place once a year during the last month of the Islamic calendar.



Homosexuality and cross-dressing are viewed by the Saudi government as immoral acts, and are treated as serious crimes.



Currently, the Saudi government hands out fines, prison sentences, and public whippings for a first conviction for homosexuality, while a second conviction automatically commands the death penalty.