In the photograph that introduced millions of people to Wadea Al-Fayoume for the first time, the kindergartener is seen celebrating his sixth birthday at his home near Chicago.
With one hand on a blue “Happy Birthday” hat on his head, Wadea stands in the warm light of the home, surrounded by presents. On a shelf behind him sits a wooden sign proclaiming “home.” A birthday video is seen playing on the living room TV. Inside that same home – and just eight days after that photo was snapped – Wadea was stabbed 26 times by his family’s landlord because he was Muslim, authorities have said.
Outside the mosque where the child’s funeral services were held, Wadea’s father, uncle and community leaders gathered for a news conference Monday. Hannon, the uncle, spoke of Wadea in present tense during a brief address to reporters. “He’s a 6-year old kid,” Hannon said. “He’s a very kind kid, he likes to jump up and down.” Wadea’s mother, Hanaan Shahin, could not attend the services as she is still recovering in the hospital, Rehab said.
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