Key Takeaways
- Saudi Arabia has executed two Bangladeshi nationals for an indecent act inside a mosque in Makkah.
- The couple, Nadhar Al-Islam Abdul Basir and Siti Akter, were convicted under Islamic law.
- The executions took place on October 14, 2026, in the Makkah region.
Saudi Arabia has carried out the execution of two Bangladeshi nationals, Nadhar Al-Islam Abdul Basir and Siti Akter, for an indecent act committed inside a mosque in Makkah, according to the Saudi Ministry of Interior.
The incident, which occurred in Makkah, a term used by Saudi authorities for the Holy Capital, led to the pair being arrested by security authorities following an investigation.
The court found the allegations against the defendants proven and sentenced them to death under ta’zir, a discretionary punishment under Islamic law, due to the seriousness of the offense and the violation of the sanctity of the mosque and the time and place.
The judgment was upheld by the relevant judicial authority, and a royal order was issued authorizing the execution in accordance with the court’s ruling.
The Saudi Interior Ministry issued a statement citing Quranic verses concerning corruption and wrongdoing, warning that anyone considering similar acts would face punishment prescribed under Islamic law.
The ministry emphasized its commitment to maintaining security, delivering justice, and implementing Islamic law against those who violate the sanctity of mosques and commit offenses against people’s honor.
The executions took place on October 14, 2026, in the Makkah region, as confirmed by the ministry’s announcement.
