Dubai Princess Sheikha Mahra shocked the Arab world with her recent Instagram announcement of her divorce from her royal husband. The daughter of Dubai ruler and UAE Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, took a bold step by publicly declaring her decision to leave her husband and mock an outdated Islamic tradition.
In her Instagram post, Sheikha Mahra stated, "As you are occupied with other companions, I hereby declare our divorce." By using these words, the princess appeared to be invoking the controversial practice where a man can instantly divorce his wife by declaring it three times.
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