On Wednesday, Arabic Twitter account @TheArabHash - which boasts over 4 million followers - reminded its Saudi tweeps of their rights when it comes to electricity cuts during the holy month of Ramadan

According to the tweet, the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), who is solely responsible for distributing electricity to citizens in the kingdom, is not allowed to cut off power during Ramadan, even if bills weren't paid.

The tweet drew a great amount of sarcasm from citizens and residents of Saudi Arabia who have been suffering from power cuts for years.

Many argued and tweeted out of previous experiences, while others thought the best way to reply to this announcement was with hilarious jokes...

Tweeps had this argument

"The electricity company enjoys cutting off the power on days off, even for those who pay their bills. What do you think happens to those who don't?"

Some faced reality with laughter

"They say 'it's not permissible.' Dear, the system here works in a way that you pay first then complain."

"May God punish them in this life and the after one"

Previous experiences made an appearance

"The most important thing is to teach them (electricity company employees) to do maintenance right now. They cut the power first day of Ramadan and say we're fixing wires. I didn't forget this from last year."

"They cut the power while you've paid your bills and say it's periodic maintenance"

"They cut the power off as you're laughing"

Tweeps rightfully demand for accountability to be applied...

"Why do they cut off the electricity if they know it's against the law? They should be held accountable based on the law."

...and for employees to have clear instructions

"I don't have to report this if they have clear instructions to follow."

No-one was impressed

"They cut it off before our eyes. Don't be fooled, they only care about business."

"Over here, whether it's Ramadan or other days, nothing holds them back from cutting off the power"

Saudis have been facing the same problem for years

Even though the announcement, reminding citizens of their rights when it comes to electricity cuts, was made last year by Saudi Arabia's Consumer Protection Association (CPA), Saudis still complained.

The tweet that came from the CPA listed the specific exceptions during which the electricity shouldn't be cut off: exam periods, after 12 pm, outside of official hours, and during the holy month of Ramadan.

Nevertheless, people in the kingdom shared their opinions and it wasn't different from this years. 

Empty words

"This is empty talk. They already cut the power off during Ramadan and I wasn't able to ask for my rights; they told me to pay my bills."

"Yesterday they cut it off after 12 pm and it wasn't the first time"

"CPA is 100% on point with their words, and 0% with their actions"