The passing of legends

Great deaths often seem to happen in pairs, as with Princess Diana and Mother Theresa. And on the day portrayer of the silver screen's greatest hero flew into the skies forever, rumours fly around the United Arab Emirates that a far greater hero has also passed on.

According to Islamic belief, if a Muslim dies during Ramadan he ascends directly to heaven. The new moon for this year's Ramadan is not expected to be sighted until Friday. But after a life of such visionary leadership and tireless service to ones people, the Almighty will surely overlook a slightly early release.