Elections can be defined as the cornerstone of democracy, essential for its survival. The verdict is the light of hope in the darkness of dictatorship. The opposition has regained its voice. The June issue travels through that verdict, filled with the light of hope. Additionally, a translation of Nelson Mandela’s speech on the Israel-Palestine issue with Ted Koppel, published by ABC News in 1990, can also be read in this issue. The new issue of SARANI discusses the importance of environmental protection and social interactions in Hajj and Eid rituals.