Vancouver’s oldest mosque holding vigil following New Zealand attack
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New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern spoke Thursday following a mass shooting at a mosque in Christchurch that left 49 people dead, calling it "one of the darkest days in New Zealand's history."
According to the New Zealand Police, attacks took place at two different mosques on Friday, at which time Muslims gathered for weekly prayers. The attack was allegedly targeting migrant communities in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Al Jamia Masjid has announced that they will be holding a prayer vigil and memorial service to stand in solidarity with those in New Zealand.
Guest: Haroon Khan
Trustee of the Al Jamia Masjid mosque, which is the oldest mosque in Vancouver
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern spoke Thursday following a mass shooting at a mosque in Christchurch that left 49 people dead, calling it "one of the darkest days in New Zealand's history."
According to the New Zealand Police, attacks took place at two different mosques on Friday, at which time Muslims gathered for weekly prayers. The attack was allegedly targeting migrant communities in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Al Jamia Masjid has announced that they will be holding a prayer vigil and memorial service to stand in solidarity with those in New Zealand.
Guest: Haroon Khan
Trustee of the Al Jamia Masjid mosque, which is the oldest mosque in Vancouver