A young woman from Manchester died in a car crash in Sudan just hours after arriving for a family wedding.
Malaz Elmosbah, from Wythenshawe , was killed in the crash in north African country on Sunday, August 27.
The 24-year-old travelled to her family’s home country to attend a cousin’s wedding.
Another of Malaz’s cousins, who lived in the country, and the driver of the car were also killed in the smash.
Extended family and friends are now travelling to Sudan to pay tribute to Malaz and support her loved ones.
Malaz, who was also known as Hajja, was born in Bedford but spent most of her life in Manchester.
She had two brothers and a sister, as well as three nieces and a nephew.
Tragically, her cousin’s mother died in a car crash in Sudan eight years ago.
Malaz offered to pay for her cousin’s wedding dress and bought her clothes in the run up to the big day.
In keeping with Muslim tradition, Malaz was buried the same day as the collision. A ceremony was held in Kassala.
A memorial is expected to take place in Manchester.
Malaz attended Xaverian College and went on to study fashion at Manchester Metropolitan University .
She recently landed a job in retail.
Anfal Gadour, 27, a family friend from Manchester, said: “She was perfect. That is the only way I can describe her.
“I knew her since she was three-years-old she was like a sister to me.
“She would do anything for anyone. She saved up all of the money to travel to Sudan for her cousin’s wedding.
“She wanted to pay for her wedding dress, she bought all these clothes for her. She was doing that for a long, long time.
“Her cousin’s mother also sadly passed away after a car crash. That is the reason why she really wanted to go - to support her cousin.
“Malaz’s mother is often in Sudan looking after her cousin because of that.
“Malaz looked after her dad at home and her brothers. She did absolutely everything at home.
“She was very mature for her age. She had a lot of friends.”
Family and friends have launched a crowdfunding drive in Malaz’s memory to buy a well to provide clean drinking water for people in Sudan.
To make a donation, click here .
