The Religious Administration of Muslims of the Russian Federation and the Council of Muftis of Russia on Tuesday awarded a medal to 15-year-old boy Islam Khalilov who saved dozens of individuals throughout final week’s assault on the Crocus City live performance Hall in Moscow area.
During the ceremony held earlier than the congregational Friday prayer on the Moscow Cathedral Mosque, Khalilov was introduced with the Medal for Service to Muslims of Russia for his bravery.
The medal was handed by Ravil Gaynutdin, chairman of the spiritual affiliation. “I know that what happened will remain as a wound in your heart for the rest of your life. But what you did will also remain in your memory, but the most important thing is in the memory of our entire society, our entire people and all the peoples who expressed condolences to our president, our Russian people,” he stated.
Khalilov opened doorways and supplied exit instructions when he noticed a big crowd of individuals working from the besieged live performance corridor.
Gaynutdin stated he can even current a medal to Khalilov’s colleague Artyom Donskov, a Russian Orthodox who additionally helped lots of people to go away the live performance corridor throughout the assault and thus saved their lives.
Both Khalilov and Donskov labored on the live performance corridor’s wardrobe part and are pals. They have been additionally awarded medals for bravery by Russia’s commissioner for kids’s rights earlier this week.
Gunmen on March 22 opened fireplace on folks on the playhouse in Krasnogorsk, a metropolis within the Moscow area. At least 144 folks have died consequently, whereas 4 folks have been charged with terrorism.
Source: www.anews.com.tr