The religious tyranny of Saudi Arabia has warned non-Muslim Westerners visiting the country that they must not eat, drink, or smoke in public during Ramadan—or face deportation. (Hat tip: zulubaby.)

The Interior Ministry said Wednesday that penalties would be imposed on any non-Muslim who violates the ban in shops, streets or places of work. Punishment could range from the termination of one’s work contract to deportation.

“Being a non-Muslim is no excuse … deterrent measures will be taken against violators,” the ministry said in a statement carried by the official Saudi Press Agency.

Killing infidels, however, requires no special dispensation:

The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia has urged Americans to be “particularly vigilant” for terrorist attacks during Ramadan.

“It is the Embassy’s assessment that terrorist groups may place special operational significance on the upcoming month of Ramadan,” the US Embassy said in a warden message posted on its Web site.