Dhenkanal: A man from Dhenkanal district gifted a patch of land on the Moon to his wife Nazia on her birthday, Saturday.
According to a source, the man named Mohammad Sajan, an engineer by profession, purchased five acres of land on the Moon.
“I had planned of giving a unique birthday present to my wife and purchased the land after an application with the Lunar Society International. I am happy that the proceeds of the land deal are used by NASA for child welfare,” the delighted Sajan expressed.
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“I could not believe that my husband will go to this extent to surprise me. I am extremely happy and excited,” Nazia shared.
Notably, the engineer had to spend USD 519, amounting to Rs 38,000 approximately, to buy the 5 acres of land on the Moon.
PNN