Bangladeshi arrested for killing wife on Eid Al Fitr in Mecca

March 30, 2025
Bangladeshi arrested for killing wife on Eid Al Fitr in Mecca

A somber atmosphere has descended upon the holy city of Mecca following the arrest of a Bangladeshi national in connection with the death of his wife during the Eid Al Fitr celebrations, Daily Dazzling Dawn confirmed.

According to reports, Saudi Arabian authorities apprehended the man after responding to a distress call from a residential area in Mecca. The investigation is currently underway, and details are emerging.

Local law enforcement officials have confirmed that the victim was also a Bangladeshi national. The incident has caused shock and grief within the expatriate community in Mecca, particularly during the sacred time of Eid.

The Saudi Arabian authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic event. The police have stated that they are handling the case with the utmost seriousness.

This incident has brought attention to the vulnerabilities faced by some members of the expatriate community in Saudi Arabia, and the importance of support systems for those individuals.

Authorities in Makkah have arrested a Bangladeshi resident after he fatally attacked his wife and another woman with a sharp object and acid, injuring others before attempting to take his own life, police said.


According to a statement from the Makkah Region Police, the man assaulted his wife as she was getting off a bus operated by a maintenance company, following a family dispute.

The attack, involving both a bladed weapon and a corrosive substance, resulted in her death, as well as the death of another woman and injuries to several others.

The Bangladeshi embassy is reportedly in contact with Saudi Arabian authorities to provide any necessary consular assistance.

Updates on this developing story will be provided as they become available.