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A year ago, the world changed for some members of the community, who were shopping at Bondi Junction Westfield in Sydney's eastern suburbs - when a man began randomly attacking strangers.
Muhammed Taha was there, working as a security guard alongside Faraz Tahir .
Mr Taha survived his injuries - but Mr Tahir was one of the six who died that day.
"It was terrible. As the days are coming, I have been recalling each and every second of that moment. It was really horrible on that day."
Five-and-a-half minutes after the stabbing spree started, heroic New South Wales Police Inspector Amy Scott fatally shot the attacker on level five of the complex.
She later received a bravery medal for her actions.
"It was quite a traumatic day for everybody involved... I am incredibly honoured and grateful to receive an award of this level."
An inquest by NSW State Coroner Teresa O'Sullivan will soon probe the circumstances surrounding the attack with the aim of preventing similar tragedies.
One of the brothers of Faraz Tahir plans to be there.
"I just want to know what happened on that day and what could be the best for the future."
Adnan Qadir is the President of Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association, and was a close friend of Faraz Tahir.
Mr Qadir has spoken to SBS Urdu about his own memories of his friend.
"Whenever I think about Faraz, his passion and energy to serve Australia, and then he lost his life in a very tragic event. But one thing that his family takes comfort in the fact that even his last moments were reflection of what he truly believes on that is to save other people and even if you have to sacrifice your own interest, you put yourself in harm’s way to save others. So I feel bad about the fact that his last moments reflects what his true character was."
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has offered condolences as well.
He's released a video message that says cruelty was met with courage in the midst of the tragedy.
"We pause to remember those whose lives were stolen on what should have been just another Saturday. Hold on to all they were and all they had ahead of them. This should not be an anniversary. They should still be here – with their families, their friends and in their communities, with all their hopes and dreams and joys that are the very essence of life."
Meanwhile, a memorial has been set up near the site of the attack in Bondi Junction.
The temporary memorial will include two commemorative display boards featuring photographs and messages collected in the days afterward, while welfare support officers will be available nearby as the community is invited to reflect on what happened.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns and Governor Margaret Beazley have laid flowers at the scene, along with local mayor William Nemesh.
Police Commissioner Karen Webb has also come, offering particular praise for those who tried to help the victims.
"I also want to say thank you to all the first responders. It's not just the police officers and the paramedics. It's all those members of the community that jumped in to assist those people who were being attacked and injured on the day. There's hundreds of people who played a role. So we think of them today. This is another tough day for them too."]]
Psychiatrist Ian Hickie says there is some concern that commemorating the Bondi Junction massacre could create further trauma for the survivors of the attack.
But Mr Hickie believes anniversaries can also help with recovery - along with community support, which he says really matters in terms of minimising the psychological harm.
Muhammed Taha has told SBS Urdu that has certainly been his experience.
"I was very happy that people are recognising and they are saying warm words for the bravery, I guess... So it's very good that people are recognising. And it's the best thing that I can have after that incident. So it feels to me really good."
Vinny was a witness to what happened on that day, and is a business owner in the shopping complex too.
He says not everyone has been able to return to Westfield - but it's been a healing experience for him.
"I thought coming back together the more that could - the more that felt comfortable - because obviously, with all due respect to how everybody felt - the ones that can will bring us together closer, will show that we can support each other and show that things can get back to normal as soon as possible. We can speak to each other about it and just be there for each other."
