Many Khaleeji public figures and online users have been speaking out against a law that prohibits people from eating in public during Ramadan. The legislation - which also enforces restaurants and cafes to close down during fasting hours - exists in several Arab countries including Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
The law's latest critics happens to be Kuwaiti writer and journalist Arwa Al Waqyan, who took to Twitter on Monday (the first day of Ramadan) to post her disapproval.
"Punishing someone for eating in public during Ramadan in a country that hosts more than two million expats who follow different religions is unjust towards them. Plus, how fragile is your fast when you can't handle seeing a person drink or eat? The punishment is truly exaggerated, what is all this for?"
"Your religion is one centered around forgiveness and fasting is about patience and empathy towards the other, not about punishing them," she added.
As always, when it comes to social media and opinionated users, people embarked on a debate regarding this matter.
Some completely disagreed with the journalist, saying anyone who isn't fasting can eat in the freedom of their own homes rather than in public during the holy month. However, those who were all for the writer's perspective on the matter joined her in calling for a change in the laws concerning Ramadan public eating ban.
Here's a little of how this debate played out online:
Some were opposed to Al Waqyan's opinion
"I respect your opinion but completely disagree with it.
First, we must enhance an expat's respect towards a country's laws no matter where they come from.
Second, freedom exists for people who aren't fasting and others in their homes and personal spaces.
Third and most important, the law is a form of respect and obedience to Islam."
"Stay at home and eat, no one is stopping you"
"These people make me feel like this law forces them to fast with us."
However, many agreed with Al Waqyan
"Anyone who's in their right mind knows this law isn't right. But, unfortunately, no one dares to speak up about this."
"The same problem exists in most Arab and GCC countries"
The ban has long polarized opinions
The public eating ban in Ramadan has always divided people's opinions in countries all around the Arab word.
Many find it unjust and unacceptable, while others believe it's appropriate to apply it in Muslim majority countries.
At the time being, anyone found to be breaking their fast in public in a country that implements such legislation can face strict legal consequences. These can range from fines and jail sentences to deportation orders.