Muslim Russian Boy Awarded for Saving More than 100 People at ISIS Concert Attack
A 15 year old Muslim Russian boy, Kyrqyz Islam Khalilov is being hailed a hero for saving the lives of more than a 100 people in the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack by ISIS.
“I realized that if I did not react, many people would lose their lives. I managed to open the door in time and get everyone out.” Islam said, who led over 100 people to safety.
Islam was awarded the highest award for the Muslims of Russia. Additionally, he was given a t-shirt with the name of the Spartak Moscow team as well as season tickets for all home matches.
A musician, moved by Islam’s heroism, gifted 1 million rubles to the young Muslim boy.
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