Community remembers 16-year-old victim of homicide near Halifax mallThe Kearney Lake Mosque was packed with mourners Wednesday afternoon for a wake and funeral prayer for Ahmad Al Marrach, 16, who was the victim of a homicide earlier this week. As CBCs Taryn Grant reports, the teenager came to Canada from Syria eight years ago.
"I just thought that the youth should think about that," Mangera said in an interview. "Just a moment of reflection. We haven't had these of funerals much." on a Halifax Transit bus shortly after Al Marrach was found injured.Police have not said how Al Marrach died. However, Rana Zaman, a local activist who met with Al Marrach's family following his death, said the teenager was stabbed.Police have not said how Al Marrach died. However, Rana Zaman, a local activist who met with Al Marrach's family following his death, said the teenager was stabbed.
Ummah Masjid and Community Centre was expected to host an event Wednesday evening to help youth process the death.