Funeral Prayer for Osman-ef. Kavazović Performed in Gradačac

(Patria) - The funeral prayer for Osman-ef. Kavazović, who passed away yesterday at the age of 71, was performed today after the afternoon prayer in Jelovče Selo near Gradačac.

The prayer was led by the Grand Mufti of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Husein-ef. Kavazović.

Before the funeral prayer, which was attended by a large number of family members of the late Osman-efendija, as well as numerous congregants, colleagues, friends, and comrades, the Mufti of Tuzla, Vahid-ef. Fazlović, addressed those present.

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

With great strength, one might 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 face, to the honor of his family, the 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 older brother of the Grand Mufti Husein-ef. Kavazović.

He served as an imam in Brezovo Polje near Brčko, where the aggression on Bosnia and Herzegovina found him.

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

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

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.