Melania and Ivanka trump, accompanying spouse and father during his first foreign tour as President, did not pay tribute to Muslim tradition, arriving on the territory of Saudi Arabia.
Great to be in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Looking forward to the afternoon and evening ahead. #POTUSAbroad pic.twitter.com/JJOra0KfyR
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 20, 2017
Upon arrival to the middle Eastern country on Saturday, the first lady and the President’s daughter didn’t want to spoil hairstyles hats, partially ignoring the dress code, adopted in the country visited. However, their decision was no different from other prominent women. German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Prime Minister of great Britain Theresa may, Hillary Clinton and former first lady Michelle Obama also did not cover the head during his visits to Saudi Arabia.
The year before, even without being President, Donald trump was criticized for this act the wife of his predecessor, and now found himself in his place.
However, the government of Saudi Arabia with respect to the image of Melania trump — on the eve of its arrival in the country of foreign Minister, Adel bin Ahmed al-Jubeir noted that she didn’t have to dress in a conservative style and change your habitual way.
Note that the stay in the territory of a Muslim country without headgear permitted for Western visitors. However, they are required to wear long black dress, the so — called Abaya.
Saudi Arabia is the object of international criticism of the repressive laws against women. According to local regulations, women do not have the right to travel, conduct business and even to undergo certain medical procedures without permission from their male guardians, who might be fathers, husbands, brothers, uncles, and in their absence even the sons.
