A nationwide reflection for those killed in the Christchurch terror attack will be held tomorrow, Friday 22 March, Prime
Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced.
The Muslim Call to Prayer at 1.30pm will be followed by a two-minute silence at 1.32pm, at Hagley Park, opposite the Al
Noor Mosque in Deans Ave, Christchurch. This will be broadcast widely with New Zealanders encouraged to join in wherever
they may be.
“I know many New Zealanders wish to mark the week that has passed since the terrorist attack and to support the Muslim
community as they return to mosques,” Jacinda Ardern said.
“How we choose to reflect during the silence will be different for each of us. Everyone should do what feels right for
them, wherever they are – at home, at work, at school.
“Planning is also continuing for a National Memorial Service, which will be held later next week.
“While it will be in Christchurch, we’re looking at how we can involve the rest of New Zealand.
“I appreciate there is significant interest in this Service from throughout New Zealand and internationally, and we will
continue to work closely with the local Muslim community, Ngāi Tahu, FIANZ and Christchurch City Council to provide more
information as soon as we can.
“As a nation, as one, we will pay our respects to those who died in Christchurch,” Jacinda Ardern said.