After shooting, some Muslims in NZ ‘hiding’ mosque signs, others rally against violence
People coming to show support and solidarity to Muslim community in Hamilton. — Picture by Shazly Khan
“Women usually have halaqa sessions every Friday at 6.30pm and now that has been cancelled,” the man who requested anonymity for fear of reprisal due to the small number of Malaysians there. He said local police have not been specific when asked if Muslims there have been advised to hide their religious identity, such as refrain from wearing the hijab or robes,
Another Malaysian based in Christchurch who is back here for a visit expressed anxiety for his family who remained in the southern New Zealand city that is now under a lockdown.
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