WATCH: Muslim man prays with 93-year-old Jewish woman at Manchester memorial
Renee Black comforted by Sadiq Patel whilst praying for victims of Monday's deadly attack
A touching moment offered a glimmer of hope in Manchester, where a bomber killed at least 22 people on Monday in a terror attack at a concert.
On Wednesday, Renee Black, a 93-year-old Jewish woman, traveled to the city with Sadiq Patel, a Muslim man, from the nearby town of Blackburn to mourn the victims.
The pair were captured on video and in photos talking and joining in prayer next to a makeshift memorial in Albert Square, in the city’s centre.
A beautiful moment in Manchester. Renee Black, 93, and Sadiq Patel, praying together in Albert Square. She is Jewish, he is Muslim. pic.twitter.com/domRfClHTa
June 20, 2017— Daniel Hewitt (@DanielHewittITV) May 24, 2017
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