Muslim man, Jewish woman pray together at tribute to Manchester attack victims

Sadiq Patel came and comforted Renee Rachel Black and prayed next to her beside a display of flowers in Albert Square

A Muslim man named Sadiq Patel comforts a Jewish woman named Renee Rachel Black next to floral tributes in Albert Square in Manchester, Britain May 24, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS

A Muslim man comforted an elderly Jewish women and the pair prayed together at a floral tribute in the center of Manchester in a symbol of the city's unity following a suicide bomb attack which killed at least 22 people.

Sadiq Patel came and comforted Renee Rachel Black, who was visibly upset, and prayed next to her beside a display of flowers in Albert Square, where a vigil was held on Tuesday for victims of Monday night's attack at an Ariana Grande concert.


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He then helped her away, linking arms with her and carrying her chair in his other hand.

Tuesday's vigil brought together representatives of Manchester's Muslim, Christian, Jewish and Sikh communities in a show of defiance and unity.
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