Hours ago, UK Crown Prince Charles has posted a Ramadan message, in which he greeted Muslims for the start of the holy month.
The Duke of Wales said he was left “utterly heartbroken” by the “tragic story” of the 13-year-old Muslim boy who died alone after contracting coronavirus.
“I was utterly heartbroken by the tragic story of Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab, a previously healthy thirteen year old boy, who passed away without the comfort of having his family by his side.
“Every bereavement, from whatever cause, is made even harder for families by the current restrictions on funerals. I can only too well understand how agonising this must be for those affected and I know their enormous sense of grief will be shared by countless others – including myself," he said.
"Under these appallingly challenging circumstances, my wife and I can only offer you all our kindest and most special wishes and stress just how greatly the contribution of Muslims to the life of the United Kingdom is appreciated and valued.”
Ismail, of Brixton, south London, is believed to be the youngest, then first, child in the UK to die after contracting the epidemic.
The youngster was admitted to London’s King’s College Hospital on March 26 and tested positive for Covid-19 the following day. He was buried four days later, but his immediate family were unable to attend because they had to self-isolate.
Prince Charles also hailed the Muslims who are working in the NHS or as key workers, and sympathized with the families of Muslim doctors and nurses whose loved ones had died after testing positive for coronavirus.
Watch the full speech here:
https://youtu.be/WQsoUjMw_y8
The message formed part of a virtual Iftar which was hosted by BBC presenter Asad Ahmad and Senior Head of Mosaic and Community Integration at The Prince’s Trust Dr. Nizam Uddin, it was also sponsored by Islamic Relief UK.
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