Importing Christmas Trees in Saudi Arabia is prohibited - Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) in Saudi Arabia clarified that, it is not allowed to import the Christmas tree or any other signs belongings to religions other than Islam in the Kingdom. See Also : Saudi Arabia resolves the controversy on the possibility of importing Christmas Trees
This came from ZATCA's official Twitter handle for questions 'Ask Zakat', in which a resident asked, Is it allowed to bring the Christmas tree or what suggests it?
- In response the Ask Zakat Twitter handle said, It is prohibited to import the Christmas Tree and any logos bearing the signs of religions other than Islam. Recommend : List of prohibited items from bringing into Saudi Arabia
- Christian foreigners working in Saudi Arabia, especially from Lebanon and the Philippines are used to celebrate Christmas behind closed doors on 25th December every year.
- Earlier this, the Zakat Authority stated that the excise tax is imposed on tobacco products and its derivatives at a rate of 100% and a Value Added Tax is calculated at a rate of 15% on the final price, after adding the excise tax. Most viewed : Religious or Birthday celebrations not allowed
