Irani's Saudi Visit to Islamic Sites Sparks Debate
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Union Minister Smriti Irani visited Islamic holy sites in Saudi Arabia with a delegation, sparking outrage among some Muslims in India, Pakistan.
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Irani was criticized for her attire and a Hindu bindi, while the delegation was called a "Hindu delegation."
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Some on social media platforms cursed Saudi leaders for allowing non-Muslims access to holy sites.
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Saudis pushed back against critics, noting it's their country and rules and that ancestors converting to Islam doesn't give outsiders a say.
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Iranians also mocked a Pakistani's opinion on Zoroastrianism, pointing out Pakistanis are irrelevant.