Abdul Rahim, a resident of Feroke in Kozhikode district, Kerala, returned home on Thursday after serving nearly two decades in a Saudi Arabian prison. Convicted in 2006 for the accidental death of a differently-abled child during an altercation, Rahim's case drew significant public attention. His family successfully raised ₹34 crore through a crowdfunding initiative to pay the blood money of 15 million Saudi Riyals, which was accepted by the deceased child's family in 2024. This financial relief allowed Rahim to avoid the death penalty. The reunion was marked by emotional scenes as hundreds gathered outside his home to welcome him back, especially as his return coincided with Bakrid, a festival of joy and celebration. Rahim, who left for Saudi Arabia at the age of 20 to work as a driver, expressed his gratitude to everyone who supported him during his ordeal, particularly his elderly mother, Fathima, whom he embraced tearfully upon his return.