Muslims around the country gathered in various mosques last night to hold a special dua or prayer session for the victims and the families that were affected by the Christchurch terror attack.
The dua was held following the Maghrib or afternoon prayers at mosques around Fiji.
Muslims praying at the Lautoka Mosque [Photo: Supplied]
The Minister for Health Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete, The New Zealand High Commissioner to Fiji Jonathan Curr, The British High Commissioner Melanie Hopkins and the French Ambassador Sujiro Seam were present at the Toorak Mosque in Suva to participate in the dua.
An honour to join members of Suva’s Muslim community to pray for the victims of the #ChristchurchAttack. There is deep appreciation for words of unity & solidarity from PM @jacindaardern. #NZ has many friends in #Fiji, united in peace, rejecting hate. https://t.co/tYuvvq1tua
— Jonathan Curr (@JCurrNZ) March 16, 2019
The Lautoka Jame Masjid also held prayers for the victims and families of the Christchurch attack.
Meanwhile, a prayer ceremony will be held for Christchurch at the Makoi Vocational Training center at 4pm today.
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