Nadir Awad

On a tragic Monday morning, May 18, 2026, the city of San Diego was shaken by a violent act of hate that claimed the life of 57-year-old Nadir Awad and two other men at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Awad, a devoted member of the community who lived just across the street from the mosque, was drawn into the chaos when he heard gunshots. His wife was a teacher at the school located within the center, where approximately 140 children were present at the time of the attack. Without hesitation, Aw ...

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