A nationwide reflection for those killed in the
Christchurch terror attack will be held tomorrow, Friday 22
March, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced.
The
Muslim Call to Prayer at 1.30pm will be followed by a
two-minute silence at 1.32pm, at Hagley Park, opposite the
Al Noor Mosque in Deans Ave, Christchurch. This will be
broadcast widely with New Zealanders encouraged to join in
wherever they may be.
“I know many New Zealanders wish
to mark the week that has passed since the terrorist attack
and to support the Muslim community as they return to
mosques,” Jacinda Ardern said.
“How we choose to
reflect during the silence will be different for each of us.
Everyone should do what feels right for them, wherever they
are – at home, at work, at school.
“Planning is also
continuing for a National Memorial Service, which will be
held later next week.
“While it will be in Christchurch,
we’re looking at how we can involve the rest of New
Zealand.
“I appreciate there is significant interest in
this Service from throughout New Zealand and
internationally, and we will continue to work closely with
the local Muslim community, Ngāi Tahu, FIANZ and
Christchurch City Council to provide more information as
soon as we can.
“As a nation, as one, we will pay
our respects to those who died in Christchurch,” Jacinda
Ardern
said.
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