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Sadiq Patel comforts Renee Rachel BlackReuters

The heartwarming Manchester picture that's gone viral

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A Muslim man knelt down to comfort a weeping elderly Jewish woman at a vigil for the victims of Monday night’s suspected suicide bombing in Manchester.

Sadiq Patel consoled Renee Rachel Black beside a floral tribute in Manchester’s Albert Square on Tuesday evening.

The pair then prayed together before Mr Patel helped Ms Black to her feet, carrying her chair as the two linked arms.

Sadiq Patel with Renee Rachel BlackReuters

Pictures of the pair have inspired emotional reactions from people on social media.

Another person tweeted, "I take heart from this wonderful picture and example of two neighbours, one a Muslim man, the other a Jewish [woman]..."

The bombing took place at around 10.30pm at an Ariana Grande concert in the sold out, 21,000-capacity Manchester Arena.

In the hours after the attack, many taxi drivers switched off their meters and ferried stranded concert-goers around the city for free.

Residents of Manchester opened their doors to those unable to get home, using the #RoomForManchester hashtag.

And people have been queuing up in Manchester to give blood.

One man on his way to donate blood made this powerful speech.