Not a spot for lingering by Helen Betts

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01-FEB-2014

Not a spot for lingering

This structure is located in the parking lot of the mosque below. On Fridays, it’s the place where public executions by beheading take place in Jeddah. I have a feeling that this group of pilgrims didn’t know that.

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Gill Kopy		21-Feb-2014 05:13
How gruesome ! the one lady doesn't look too happy !!

Julie Oldfield		20-Feb-2014 04:03
Seems weird that there would be a very shiny white floor for beheadings.

Will Hoskins		19-Feb-2014 16:42
I know beheadings take place, but it seems even more hard to believe in such a modern looking setting. V

Tom LeRoy		19-Feb-2014 09:55
Gives me the chills thinking about that ! The pilgrims look quite warm here... Excellent candid, Helen. V

Gerard Koehl		19-Feb-2014 05:56
Superbe scène de rue. V

joseantonio		19-Feb-2014 05:05
Not the best place to be on a Friday.V.

Raymond Ma		19-Feb-2014 04:45
My goodness, a sobering fact! V