Aziz Passayanavin Suicide, Sydney, AU Death Obituary – Family and Community Mourn 15-Year-Old After Bullying

The Sydney Muslim community is mourning the death of Aziz Passayanavin, a 15-year-old boy who died on September 6 after reportedly enduring relentless bullying.

Aziz was laid to rest in western Sydney on Wednesday, with his funeral conducted according to Islamic tradition. His death was confirmed by Muslim undertaker Ahmad Hraichie, who helped the family bring Aziz’s body from the coroner’s office to the mosque before his burial.

Community mourns teenager

Speaking about the loss, Hraichie described Aziz’s death as a devastating reminder of the consequences bullying can have on young people and their families.

He recalled the heartbreaking moment Aziz’s father was with his son following his death, describing it as one of the most difficult experiences he had encountered during his decades working in funerals.

According to community representatives, Aziz had been subjected to bullying before his death. Hraichie said the circumstances should prompt parents, schools and community leaders to take bullying more seriously and to pay closer attention to young people who may be struggling in silence.

The undertaker also said Aziz’s death came only days after the funeral of a 12-year-old girl who allegedly died following bullying, describing the two cases within the same community as deeply troubling.

Calls for action on bullying

Hraichie has urged parents and community leaders to speak openly about bullying and to ensure vulnerable children are supported rather than isolated.

He stressed that being different, quiet, overweight or vulnerable should never make a young person a target for humiliation or abuse.

Aziz’s death has left those who knew him and members of the wider community grieving, while renewed calls are being made for greater awareness, intervention and support for children experiencing bullying.

His passing is a painful reminder of the importance of checking in with young people and taking signs of distress seriously.

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or self-harm, seek immediate help from local emergency services or a crisis-support service.