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Saudi Arabia is gearing up to welcome the holy month of Ramadan, with streets and major locations in Makkah al-Mukarramah being illuminated in preparation. Over 1.5 million pilgrims attended the final Friday of Sha’ban at the Masjid al-Haram. Meanwhile, in Pakistan, the Grand Mufti of Australia, Dr. Ibrahim Abu Muhammad, has officially announced that Ramadan is expected to begin on February 19. According to Spas Karo’s spokesperson, a new moon will be visible on the evening of February 17 at 5:01 pm, with a possible sighting of the moon on February 18.
In a separate incident, the body of a 33-year-old woman, Lakshmi Priya, was found in a vacant plot in the Nashatpur area of Bhopal, India. Her family claimed that she had been suffering from severe fever for several months. The couple had been in a relationship for nearly 15 years, and both families were aware of their relationship.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended the licenses of two Umrah companies for violating residential services. Rohit Pawar has written a letter to the Indian Home Minister, Amit Shah, demanding a thorough and transparent investigation into the January 28 plane crash. According to Indian media reports, the police claim that the woman was involved in an illicit relationship and had been involved in a conspiracy to kill her children.
In another development, a new political party has gained attention after winning a seat and emerging as the second-largest party in the state. The party’s leader has announced plans to contest the upcoming general elections.
A specialized clinic in Australia’s first public hospital offers treatment for individuals suffering from video game addiction. A shocking revelation has emerged about the death of notorious human trafficker and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Bangladesh’s expected Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, has said that while there may be differences in opinion, it is essential for the country to unite in the interests of the nation.
The Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh has announced that it will accept the overall results of the recent general elections. Over the past six years, an average of 13,000 women and 4,000 minor girls have gone missing in New Delhi each year. The interim leader of Bangladesh, Dr. Yunus, has congratulated the newly elected Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, on his landslide victory.
Iran’s senior advisor to the Supreme Leader, Ali Shamkhani, has stated that Iran’s missile program is a red line and cannot be negotiated. Hamas has called for the international community to intervene and establish a ceasefire in the region. The US military is reportedly preparing for a prolonged operation against Iran. The Pakistani and Indian cricket teams have arrived in Colombo, Sri Lanka, for the upcoming series.
In a tense atmosphere, the captains of the Pakistani and Indian cricket teams did not shake hands during the toss in Colombo. Pakistani spinner Sajid Ali Agha took wicket of Abhishek Sharma in the first over. Former Pakistani and Australian captains have commented on the bowling action of Pakistani spinner Usman Qadir. Former Indian captain Sanjay Manjrekar has labeled the Indian cricket board’s policy as “foolish” and “unbecoming of the nation”.
In a recent incident in France, police stopped a red Ferrari being driven at high speed. However, they were surprised to find that the driver was a homeless and impoverished individual who was living on state assistance. The Ferrari was valued at approximately $2.5 million.

