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Muslims gather in Christchurch to remember mosque victims

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 29 Mar 2019, 7:12AM

Muslims gather in Christchurch to remember mosque victims

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 29 Mar 2019, 7:12AM

A Muslim leader is confident with security measures for today's remembrance ceremony in Christchurch.

Federation of Islamic Associations president Mustafa Farouk says Muslims were safe practising their faith in New Zealand, until two weeks ago.

The 10am service, remembering victims of the mosque shootings two weeks ago, is being broadcast simultaneously at events in Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, and regional towns.

Mustafa Farouk told Kate Hawkesby it's a chance to come together.

"We can show not only New Zealand but the Prime Minister as well that we remember the victims who died and to make sure their lives lost were not for nothing."

Mr Farouk says he is confident they'll remain safe today and in the weeks and months ahead.

"We are confident in the security measures in place for today's service. We are not thinking that anything will happen to us.

"Today we are going to go to the mosque as normal, and that is how we will continue into the future."

Delegates from nearly 60 countries will join thousands for the service at Hagley Park this morning.

It marks two weeks since a gunman claimed 50 lives in a mass shooting at two mosques in Christchurch.

 

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