The municipality has started running anti-vandalism campaigns after citizens complained that youths and children were drawing and writing on the walls of public and private properties, said Makkah Municipality spokesman Osamah Zaytouni. The municipality repaints over the drawings and writings periodically. However, citizens want art centers to be opened where students can express their vision and practice their talents. Zaytouni added the municipality has provided graffiti walls in public parks including a 50-meter long one in Al-Adel Park. — Okaz photo