Saudi Arabia Warns Officials About Approving Child Marriage

Saudi Arabia on Monday warned courts and maazouns (Muslim marriage notaries) against validating marriages of people under the age of 18.

The Ministry of Justice has stressed that these cases should be submitted to a competent court, as a measure to protect the rights of children.

The department stressed that under the Child Protection System, a marriage contract with a person under the age of 18 should only be concluded if it is assured that the union would not cause harm to the young boy or the girl and was in their best interest.