The father of Al-Walid al-Gharibi, a Saudi student who was studying in the US and tragically stabbed to death earlier this year, has received his late son's graduation certificate from the University of Philadelphia on his behalf.

Al-Gharibi was only 25 years old and was studying computer science at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia when he was fatally stabbed in his apartment building in January. The suspect, Nicole Marie Rodgers, aged 19, fled the scene after stealing the victim's mobile phone and other valuables. Rodgers has been charged with premeditated murder, theft, and other crimes.

Al-Gharibi was due to graduate in just two months and return to Saudi Arabia before he was killed. He was known for being a "kind and wonderful person" by the owner of his residential building.

In a touching gesture, the University of Philadelphia has awarded Al-Gharibi's graduation certificate posthumously to his father, honoring the young man's hard work and dedication to his studies.