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A refugee from Pakistan, Tahir was on his first day shift as a security guard at the Bondi Junction Westfield shopping centre when Joel Cauchi launched his stabbing attack, killing five women and one man — Tahir.
Faraz Tahir fled Pakistan as a refugee and came to Australia in 2022. Source: SBS News / Supplied
Jade Young, 47, Ashlee Good, 38, Dawn Singleton, 25, Pikria Darchia, 55, and Yixuan Cheng, 27, that injured 12 others, including a baby.
Now instead of celebrating his 31st birthday on Wednesday, his family flew in to see his body.
‘I have a job, let me sleep’
“He said ‘I have a job, let me sleep,’ and I said ‘okay we will talk tomorrow’ … and it was the last time we spoke,” Bashir said.
“It never came to their minds that something would happen to his life,” the interpreter said.
(left to right) Sheraz Ahmad Munir Ahmad, Muzafar Ahmad Tahir, and Mudasar Bashir, the brothers of Bondi Junction stabbing victim Faraz Tahir. Source: AAP / Dan Himbrechts
Bidding a hero goodbye
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns have been invited to the service, where Minns intends to say a few words.
The family said they have collaborated with the Red Cross to arrange a blood drive, entitled ‘Faraz’ gift’ which the interpreter urged the public to donate to if they are able.
Mourners hold up posters of murdered security guard Faraz Tahir during a candlelight vigil to honour the victims of the Bondi Junction tragedy at Bondi Beach. Source: AAP / Dean Lewins
“That is the best way to continue his legacy,” he said. “Even though he was a stranger, he gave his blood to protect the public.”
Additional reporting by Australian Associated Press