Prostitutes Mecca
Escorts with low rates in Las Vegas, NV are advertised on sites like Max80 and ListCrawler. Prostitution faces severe penalties in some regions; reports indicate public whippings occurred historically. In June 2007, Saudi authorities sent 80 women to trial for prostitution and 20 men for related offenses. Mecca, Islam’s holiest city, contrasts sharply with discussions about finding sex workers or red-light districts there. Prostitution remains an ongoing issue in places like Fort Lauderdale.
Historical and Religious Dimensions
Historical accounts mention a notorious prostitute in pre-Islamic Mecca associated with vice. Pre-Islamic Makkah reportedly saw women treated as commodities, with rampant prostitution. Some interpretations link the prostitute in Revelation to Mecca/Saudi Arabia. Jurists historically linked certain female behaviors to prostitution or adultery, sometimes excluding male clients from similar scrutiny. Mut’ah marriage is controversially equated to divine prostitution by some. “La meca” colloquially means prostitute in some Spanish dialects.
Modern Enforcement and Operations
Police activity continues, such as arrests at 31-33 Myrtle Rd, Bankstown, NSW 2200, or the detention of expatriate women in a Riyadh hotel. Super Bowl events often see increased police focus on prostitution. Saudi Arabia announced a crackdown on “immoral acts”. Arrests in Riyadh targeted hotel-based prostitution. Backpage alternatives appear in Syracuse, NY, while sites similar to Backpage continue to operate. The WikiSexGuide lists Mecca, while establishments like the Midtown Inn gained reputations as hubs for sex workers. Verified escort profiles operate in Mecca, and full-service sex work is advertised near Burwood, Strathfield, Bankstown.
Global Context and Controversies
Reports surface of Muslim girls traveling to Mecca for prostitution, termed a dangerous phenomenon during Hajj. Plans for a “halal” sex shop in Mecca sparked controversy. The Village Hotel Manchester Cheadle was described as a mecca for prostitutes. Politicians like Hamat Bah note prostitution exists everywhere, including Mecca and Rome. New bills propose areas could become prostitution meccas. Saudi Arabia features in trafficking reports, while Morocco faced entry bans to Saudi Arabia. NGOs warn places like Malta could become sex tourism hubs.
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