<p>Mansor Almaribe (45), who was found guilty of the charge last month while on a pilgrimage to Mecca, was granted a pardon by the Saudi Arabian authorities, and his corporal punishment was reduced to 75 lashes, ABC quoted the department of foreign affairs as saying.<br /><br />Almaribe's son, Issam, said he has spoken to his father's lawyer about his condition.<br />"He said that your dad is so tired, especially after the lashes and his health condition is not really well but he can make it to Australia," Issam said.<br /><br />"We feel so happy. We have been waiting for this moment for a long time," he said, adding, "The department said the lashes were administered in a way that did not cause harm or leave marks."<br /><br />The Australian government has appreciated the leniency shown by the Saudi government.</p>
<p>Mansor Almaribe (45), who was found guilty of the charge last month while on a pilgrimage to Mecca, was granted a pardon by the Saudi Arabian authorities, and his corporal punishment was reduced to 75 lashes, ABC quoted the department of foreign affairs as saying.<br /><br />Almaribe's son, Issam, said he has spoken to his father's lawyer about his condition.<br />"He said that your dad is so tired, especially after the lashes and his health condition is not really well but he can make it to Australia," Issam said.<br /><br />"We feel so happy. We have been waiting for this moment for a long time," he said, adding, "The department said the lashes were administered in a way that did not cause harm or leave marks."<br /><br />The Australian government has appreciated the leniency shown by the Saudi government.</p>