Kind, respectful, and responsible. That’s how Abdoul Aziz Sarr is being remembered by the Mecca Islamic Centre in Scarborough, where they say he attended and studied. The 14-year-old boy, who was referred to by the mosque as Abdolaziz, was stabbed just after 10 p.
m. on Saturday near Eastern and Woodward avenues, just west of Coxwell Avenue. Police said paramedics were flagged down to a nearby McDonald’s where the teen was found inside.
Abdoul was rushed to the hospital but later died of his injuries. The masjid, located near Eglinton Avenue East and Markham Road, said in a statement on social media that he was a “young soul full of dreams, light, and laughter.” Mecca Islamic Centre went on to call Abdolaziz a “beacon of joy in our community — always smiling, always kind, always bringing warmth to those around him,” someone who “set a beautiful example for others,” who “had his whole life ahead of him, a future filled with hope, potential, and purpose.
” “He greeted everyone with respect, radiated positivity, and carried himself with grace beyond his years. His presence uplifted all who knew him,” the masjid said, adding that the teen was also known for his constant presence, volunteering at events and helping out “without hesitation.” “(Abdolaziz) was deeply committed to his faith and studies, showing up every day with eagerness to learn and a heart full of love for his teachers and peers.
It is impossible to measure the sorrow we feel from this.
