After rumors spread on social media that popular Pakistani singer Atif Aslam was opposed to singing in Saudi Arabia because of its proximity to religious sites, the singer is setting the record straight.
Almost all portals, websites, and Instagram pages have shared the news, claiming that Atif Aslam reportedly stated he would not perform in Saudi Arabia because his heart cannot accept singing near the holy places.
In a statement to journalist Maliha Rehman, Atif clarified that he had performed in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, in the past in 2019 which was “the best way of proving our opinion on the topic”.
A page also shared a satirical post in which they shared Atif Aslam’s viral fake statement along with a satirical explanation from Atif’s side for performing in Riyadh in 2019.
Here is the link to the post:
Celebrities and fans have been commenting on the posts and are praising Atif Aslam’s reported fake statement regarding not performing in Saudi Arabia: