This decision has led to the immediate release of 298 prisoners who were serving various sentences. The details of the offenses for which the prisoners were serving time have not been disclosed in the statement.
The pardon is seen as a gesture of goodwill and a reflection of the spirit of Eid al-Adha, a significant religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide.
The Presidency has not released further details about the remaining prisoners who were pardoned but not released. (ILKHA)