| While many commentators praised the new signs saying it shows the growing sense of tolerance towards other religions and cultures in the kingdom, others wondered if this means that non-Muslims will soon be allowed to visit holy sites in Medina and Mecca, both sites that have prohibited visits by non-Muslims for years | Road sign on a highway into Mecca, stating that one direction is "Muslims only" while another direction is "obligatory for non-Muslims" |
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| No official statements have yet explained the purpose of the new sign so far |
Medina's "Haram" is considered the second of three holy sites for Muslims, besides Mecca and Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem.
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