In Gradačac, funeral prayer for Osman-ef. Kavazović was held

(Patria) - In Jelovče village near Gradačac, the funeral prayer for Osman-ef. Kavazović, who passed away yesterday at the age of 71, was held after the afternoon prayer.

The funeral prayer was led by the reisu-l-ulema of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Husein-ef. Kavazović.

Before the funeral prayer, which was attended by a large number of relatives of the late Osman efendi, as well as numerous community members, colleagues, friends, and comrades, the mufti of Tuzla, Vahid-ef. Fazlović, addressed the attendees.

- Osman efendi carried a heavy burden on his shoulders, but his shoulders were reliable throughout his life. We bear witness to this. He remained upright until his last breath. And that is why he is an example, an example of our time and our people.

With great strength, one could say inspired, he lived and spread the spirit of our faith and homeland, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Photo: Preporod Info

Osman-ef. Kavazović, our brother, colleague, imam, soldier of this country, had a bright countenance, to the honor of his family, his imamate, the Islamic Community, and to the pride of the homeland Bosnia and Herzegovina - said Fazlović.

Osman-ef. Kavazović was born in Jelovče Selo near Gradačac and is the elder brother of reisu-l-ulema Husein-ef. Kavazović.

He served as an imam in Brezovo Polje near Brčko, where he was caught by the aggression against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

He was a fighter of the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and he was imprisoned in camps during the aggression. He was taken to the Luka - Brčko camp on May 15, 1992, writes Preporod.info.

After 22 days spent in the Luka - Brčko camp, he was transferred to the even more notorious Batković prison.

Osman-ef. Kavazović was exchanged on October 13, 1992, along with 60 other prisoners from the Batković camp.

He was awarded the highest wartime recognition of the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Golden Lily.