Forget Miss Universe: Saudi camel beauty contest queens banned over Botox

The King Abdulaziz Festival for camels began earlier this month, but some contestants for the most beautiful camel have already been disqualified for cheating.

Issa Kassissieh, wearing a Santa Claus costume, rides a camel during the annual Christmas tree distribution by the Jerusalem municipality in Jerusalem's Old City December 21, 2017

(photo credit: AMMAR AWAD/REUTERS)

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

DECEMBER 9, 2021 09:56

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Forget Miss Universe: Saudi camel beauty contest queens banned over Botox

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