People are gathering at mosques around the world with heartwarming messages of solidarity after the mass shooting in New Zealand
- At least 49 people were killed Friday in a mass shooting at two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch. At least 48 others were injured.
- People are assembling and leaving messages of solidarity at mosques around the world.
- Some are leaving flowers and signs expressing their support.
- Others are joining prayer services or standing guard outside.
At least 49 people were killed and at least 48 injured on Friday in a mass shooting at two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch.
In response, people are assembling and leaving messages of sympathy, solidarity, and support at mosques around the world.
In New York City, local Jewish communities gathered at Al Rahman Mosque in Washington Heights.
They posted signs expressing their support.
Members of Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, an LGBTQ+ synagogue in New York City, assembled in front of their synagogue building and then visited with local Muslim clergy.
Standing proud solidarity with our Muslim cousins as they head into prayer. pic.twitter.com/RLKxrkN8Su
— Elad Nehorai (@PopChassid) March 15, 2019
About a dozen clergy visited the Muslim community after their prayers. Almost all were Jewish. pic.twitter.com/K50OVp3OOW
— Elad Nehorai (@PopChassid) March 15, 2019
In Longwood, Florida, supporters held signs reading "We love Muslims" and "We are with you" outside a mosque.
AMCC Mosque.
— Sultan Rahaman, M.D. (@RahamanMD) March 15, 2019
Longwood, Florida pic.twitter.com/LVAAWWp6vr
In Maryland, two women stood outside their local mosque with a sign that read "Support our Muslim neighbors."
So my friend Sandy & I went and stood in front our neighborhood mosque this afternoon during prayers to show #Unity.
— Kate Marley (@Boudicca2017) March 15, 2019
3 guys brought us water. A #Muslim woman offered fresh strawberries. So many came up to say Thanks!
I hope it helped a little
We don’t condone #Islamophobia here! pic.twitter.com/5W4OPenV6R
At the Islamic Society Mosque in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, people greeted Muslim worshippers with signs that said "Your Jewish family stands with you."
Another sign greeting those entering the Mosque from the Jewish community. @WISN12News pic.twitter.com/KAh3gZ2f39
— Chernéy Amhara (@CherneyAmharaTV) March 15, 2019
At Madinah Mosque in Toronto, well-wishers left a bouquet of flowers containing the message "Your community stands with you."
I went to the Madinah Mosque today to give support to the congregation after the horrible events in New Zealand. Someone from our community had come earlier with these flowers. Our community supports our Muslim sisters and brothers. We oppose hate. We mourn. pic.twitter.com/AImYeFh60V
— Peter Tabuns (@Peter_Tabuns) March 15, 2019
Another mosque in Toronto received a note expressing condolences and flowers.
Touched to see Canadian-New Zealanders deliver this message of kindness at the local mosque today.
— Chris Houston (@chris_m_h) March 15, 2019
Such sadness today. And anger at all the hatred and ignorance in this world. #NewZealandMosqueAttack pic.twitter.com/7BWJWHNunB
People brought flowers to Masjid Al-Iman mosque in Victoria, British Columbia, and stayed to attend services.
Well wishers delivering flowers in advance of today's 1:30 prayer at the mosque, when 500 people are expected to attend. @CTVNewsVI pic.twitter.com/Gk9TFC49aH
— Robert Buffam (@CTVNewsRob) March 15, 2019
Finsbury Park Mosque in London received messages of solidarity in flowers and cards.
Today after the horrific terrorist attack in #NewZealandMosqueShooting this what we received from members of our local community, a message of solidarity and peace, a resilient community like that won’t be broken by cowards! pic.twitter.com/HhUgeVdqfF
— Finsbury Park Mosque (@FPMosque) March 15, 2019
New Zealander Tory Dravitzki placed flowers at a local mosque near his home, saying he said he wanted Muslims to see "people of the community actually caring about them as well."
"I've never been to a mosque...I don't want them to feel scared...I want them to know people care” - Words from a Gold Coast man visiting a mosque to lay flowers following the Christchurch terror attack. Report on 7 News at 6pm. #Christchurch #7News pic.twitter.com/RofpehZhIj
— 7 News Brisbane (@7NewsBrisbane) March 15, 2019
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