Concern1

This will bring a right damper to the carnival atmosphere on here.
It's a public square in Riyadh called 'Deera Square' right by the gold souk.
Apparently, you haven't been to Riyadh, unless you have been invited to attend one.

Here are some information.
http://www.ordoesitexplode.com/me/20...hop-squar.html
http://www.victorhanson.com/articles/burton041805.html

lionheart

If you are a Westerner, please don't go...the locals will push you to the front in order to get the best possible view. They say that most victims are drugged by the time they face the sword in order to avoid any more unpleasantness than is absolutely necessary...

W10

Friend of mine was in Syria for the weekend earlier this month and accidentally ran into a public hanging....nice

SaudiExpat

Under no circumstances attend an execution, its also an urban myth that you will be invited to attend.

Most Western Expats, stumble across them by accident (or morbid design) and will as previously stated get pushed to the front of the crowd

Its best to stay away from down town Riyadh/Jeddah or Dammam on a friday morning

NorthernLad

I was told that this is because seeing an infidel just before they die is bad sh1t for Muslims....or another myth?

SaudiExpat

Have not heard that one, probably again an urban myth

maranelloman

Indeed, urban myth