Amid soul-searching about how this attack could happen here, many New Zealanders sought to embrace the Muslim community this week.
Muslim women pose for photos with a Maori man clad in traditional dress as people gather for prayers and to observe a two minutes of silence for victims of the twin mosques massacres at Hagley Park in Christchurch on March 22. By Anna Fifield Anna Fifield Beijing bureau chief. Email Bio Follow March 22 at 7:40 AM In the wake of the attacks on two mosques in Christchurch last week, in which 50 people were killed, New Zealand has acted to embrace its Muslim community.
What a powerful example of compassion and leadership. May she & her nation prosper in love & peace.❤️#NewZealandMosqueAttack pic.twitter.com/GF2imnD9hQPM Jacinda Ardern leaves Hagley Park after the call to prayer and vigil service.#ChristchurchMosqueAttack pic.twitter.com/afhYOJAWMQ — World HijabDay March 22, 2019 “I have chosen to wear a headscarf today in the studio in solidarity with the Muslim community.
If this is not showing solidarity then nothing is. I m simply overwhelmed. Thank you @jacindaardern pic.twitter.com/3Itdi3IAWS RNZ is broadcasting this live on radio - 101 FM, https://t.co/c6LX14eRIZ & facebook https://t.co/6pPNJPqDEi pic.twitter.com/DLxk5RajIy
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