Saudi Arabia's top cleric has called on Saudi girls to remain chaste in the face of liberals who want to westernise Saudi lifestyles.
"They want her to be unveiled, moving about and travelling on her own, getting involved in relationships with whoever she wants and calling whoever she wants to start up friendships with whoever she wants" the Grand Mufti was quoted as saying.
Anyone interested in an account of how young women in Saudi manage to get over such repressive restrictions should pick up a copy of the novel "Girls of Riyadh" by Rajaa Alsanea. It's certainly an illuminating read.
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