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Remembrance service in honour of Christchurch’s martyred Muslims

All around the world when any incident happens people unit on one forum.

But New Zealand’s nation created a whole new example of brotherhood, unity and oneness to the worlds. After two weeks people of kiwi are still mourning there loved ones. A nation wise remembrance service was held in honour of 50 Muslims murdered in Christchurch terrorist attack.

The service, known as Ko Tātou, Tātou We Are One, is being  jointly led by the government, the City of Christchurch, local iwi Ngāi Tahu and the Muslim community.

Thousand of people gathered to show respect and support to Muslim community. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was among representatives from nearly 60 nations, including her Australian counterpart Scott Morrison, along with survivors of the attack and those who lost loved ones.

Farid Ahmed, who survived the attack by a far-right gunman but whose wife Husna was killed while saving children, made a plea for peace. He said he had forgiven the gunman.

“I don’t want a heart that is boiling like a volcano,” he said. “I want a heart that will be full of love and care, and will have mercy.”

Jacinda Arden P.M of New Zealand praised the way New Zealanders embraced their devastated Muslim community since the attacks she said “Racism exists, but it is not welcome here,”.

Muslim leaders were also scheduled to speak at the service and british singer Yusuf Islam, previously known as Cat Stevens, also scheduled to perform with other local musicians including Marlon Williams and Hollie Smith.

 

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