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Fiji Muslim League mourns Haji Patel’s death

March 17, 2019 12:55 pm

Residents place flowers at the police cordon near the Linwood Ave Mosque in Christchurch. [Source: AFP]

The Fiji Muslim League has confirmed the passing away of Haji Hafiz Musa Patel.

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Late Patel was the Pesh Imam at Lautoka Jame Mosque for the past 25 years.


The late Haji Hafiz Musa Patel

National president Hafizud Dean Khan says Haji Patel is one of the tragic victims of the senseless shooting perpetrated by a gunman at two mosque locations, in Christchurch, during last Friday’s Juma prayers.


Mourners gather for a vigil at Mount Maunganui Beach. [Source: 1 NEWS]

Khan says Hafiz Sahib left Fiji three weeks ago to spend extended family time with his children in Australia.

He was visiting Christchurch, New Zealand, with his wife, at the invitation of friends and well-wishers.

Khan says Hafiz Musa Patel was a highly respected member of Fiji Muslim League and served selflessly as an Imam, teacher, mentor, and was much sought after as a powerful orator and speaker.

He leaves behind his wife, three daughters and two sons.