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'Prayers during Taraweeh answered': Dh20 million Dubai winner in shock after life-changing win
The Bangladeshi expat missed calls from Big Ticket team when he left his phone at home to perform the special Ramadan prayers
Jahangir Alom was performing Taraweeh prayers when he missed one of the most life-changing calls. Deep in prayer, the Bangladeshi expat missed the call from the Abu Dhabi Big Ticket team, who dialled to inform him that he had hit the jackpot.
The Dubai resident had been praying for a solution to his struggles when his prayers were answered. “I felt my Taraweeh prayers were answered in just half an hour," said Jahangir, who won Dh20 million on Monday, March 3.
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The 44-year-old Bangladeshi said, “My phone was charging at home, so I missed a few calls from them. When I returned, I was lucky to get another call from the Big Ticket team. When they told me about my win, I was shocked and couldn't believe it.
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“I asked a member of our group to check if it was for real, and he confirmed that our ticket number was listed on the website."
Jahangir, who has been living in Dubai for six years and worked as an office assistant at Dubai Dry Docks, purchased ticket number 134468 on February 11 and secured the life-changing win.
For the past three years, he has been pooling money with 14 other friends, 13 Bangladeshis and one Indian, to participate in the Big Ticket draw.
Together, the group of 14 contributed Dh1,000 to buy the winning ticket, with Jahangir contributing Dh100 this time. His share of the massive Dh20 million prize amounts to approximately Dh2 million, while others who contributed Dh50 will receive Dh100,000 each.
Future plans
The group of friends is now planning how to use their windfall, with some considering starting a business together. Jahangir, for his part, hopes to bring his family to Dubai and establish his own business.
"Right now, it is still sinking in. I haven't fully decided what to do with the money, but I want to bring my family here and possibly start something of my own or along with the group,” said Alom.
SM Ayaz Zakir
SM Ayaz Zakir is a Senior Correspondent with a flair for extraordinary stories. His playground? Every corner of the UAE. He often ventures into remote corners of the country to capture compelling news and human interest stories.
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