Why This Justin Bieber Photo Has Been Banned In The Middle East

The artwork for Justin Bieber's upcoming album Purpose has been banned in the Middle East, according to a US report.

The Baby singer unveiled the cover art on Twitter, tweeting an image which shows him topless with his hands in a prayer position, showing off his vast tattoo collection, including a religious cross on his chest.

One month to go.... Been 3 years in the making. #nov13 #purpose pic.twitter.com/Zsi30mnWkD

— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) October 13, 2015

However, authorities in a number of Middle Eastern countries and Indonesia have reportedly taken issue with the nudity, as it flouts their strict conservative values, and the Christian symbol, as the regions are largely Muslim.

Bieber's team is now said to be designing an alternative cover for those territories, according to TMZ.

Purpose is set for release on 13 November.

- via NZ Herald