Is al-Thobe Obligatory in Saudi Arabia?
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Al-Thobe is not obligatory in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. However, many men wear this national costume in public facilities and places. It is one of the favorite types of clothing among Saudis. The majority of men in the Kingdom prefer to have their costumes tailored, while a few of them opt for ready-made clothes.
Some government entities in the Kingdom require men to wear a Thobe, Shemagh, or Ghutra when entering their premises.
In the Kingdom, leaving the house in one's undergarments is prohibited by laws protecting public decency.
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