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Man stabs wife following heated argument over ‘Ramadan food’ preparations

A couple in Amman, Jordan, are at the centre of a shocking tragedy just days before the holy month of Ramadan begins.

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

JORDAN: Local media reports indicate that a man in his forties fatally stabbed his wife following a heated argument over Ramadan food preparations.

The dispute reportedly escalated to violence within the couple’s home, located in the southern suburbs of the Jordanian capital. The incident resulted in the woman’s death. Security services responded swiftly, apprehending the perpetrator.

Social media in Jordan has exploded with disbelief and outrage over the crime, particularly given its timing on the eve of Ramadan, a time traditionally associated with peace and togetherness within families. Many online users have expressed their condolences to the victim’s family and questioned the motive behind the argument that turned deadly.

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