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Hamilton mosque opens door to the public to mark Christchurch shootings

By Michael Neilson & Tom Rowland
Hamilton News·
21 Mar, 2019 07:11 PM3 mins to read

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A banner outside Hamilton's Jamia Masjid mosque. Photo / Tim Macindoe

A banner outside Hamilton's Jamia Masjid mosque. Photo / Tim Macindoe

Hamilton's Jamia Masjid mosque was today opening its doors to all Hamiltonians at Friday prayers as the city stood united with its Muslim community after the mosque killings in Christchurch last Friday.

After thousands turned out in support at a vigil at Claudelands Park on Saturday, there was a growing movement for people to stand outside the mosque during prayers today to show their ongoing united stand against hate and terror.

The mosque responded by saying its gates would be open and everyone was welcome to come.

"We are not scared. You don't have to stand outside the mosque, we want you to be
inside," Waikato Muslim Association president Dr Asad Mohsin told the NZ Herald.

"We would love everybody to come. We don't want anybody to show they are scared," he said.

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"I feel very good to receive this support from all different sections of society, different interests and dispositions, to come forward and give their love. It all gives us strength to overcome the grief we are undergoing."

Kiwis across the country have been gathering at mosques through the week to show their support and solidarity following the attacks in Christchurch that killed 50 people and left dozens injured.

Dr Moshin said they were expecting a large number of people to turn up at the Hamilton mosque today, and if they could not all fit inside people could assemble at the park opposite.

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He had been in contact with police who had also offered support.

Across Hamilton, tributes are being made to mourn the dead.

The Masjid Al Madeena mosque in Frankton in Bandon Street, is holding a public gathering from 5.30pm to 6.30pm today to commemorate those killed. The mayor and local kaumātua were to attend.

At the Hamilton City Council's customer service centre in Garden Place, a book has been set-up to allow members of the public to write messages of support to Christchurch.

Schools across Hamilton are also paying their respects. On Monday at Southwell school, the students and staff recognised the tragedy, every victim and the effect it has had. The school is now making symbols to support the situation to send to Christchurch, while they will also observe a minute silence today.

St Paul's Collegiate School participated in a special assembly in the school's chapel.
Students were invited to wear a brightly coloured armband or scarf on their uniforms to join in the Colour Your Day initiative being promoted throughout schools, workplaces and public spaces.

Today, a collection will be held at the end of the school's grandparents' day chapel service.

A nationwide two-minute silence will also take place today, with the time yet to be decided.

The Waikato Mongrel Mob has also pledged to protect Kiwi Muslims in Friday prayer as Hamiltonians unite around its Muslim community.

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