Thousands pay tribute to 'shining star' Ahmed.

Batley News (Batley, England) | January 3, 2008 | Copyright

THOUSANDS attended the funeral of 17-year-old Ahmed Hassan, of Craig Close.

Family, friends, and strangers filled Madina Mosque and spilled out onto Purlwell Lane as the funeral prayer took place inside.

It is believed about 3,000 attended for the prayer and hundreds witnessed the burial at Batley Cemetery which followed.

Imran Rafiq, a friend of the family who attended, said the funeral prayer was also broadcast outside via speakers.

Mr Rafiq said friends and family took heart in the fact that it rained, but stopped when Ahmed's body was ...

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