By RNZ News

New Zealand today observed the Muslim call to prayer and two minutes of silence in Christchurch and across the country, one week after terror attacks that killed 50 people at two mosques in the city.

The call to prayer, the adhan, is an Islamic practice that is observed by devotees five times a day. The call to prayer took place about 1.30pm, lasting about one minute and 40 seconds.

It was attended by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Muslim community leaders, local iwi and international dignitaries, among others.

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Hundreds of students and staff at Auckland University of Technology paid tribute to the victims of the Christchurch mosque massacre a week ago today at the campus masjid. Video: Cafe Pacific

It was followed by two minutes of silence, which was observed nationally.

Al Noor Mosque imam Gamal Fouda, who survived Friday’s attacks, then spoke, telling the crowd New Zealand was unbreakable.

“We are broken-hearted, but we are not broken. We are alive, we are together, we are determined to not let anyone divide us,” he said.

Auckland University of Technology, the country’s second largest university, marked the mourning day with several events across its three campuses across the city.

Students and staff mounted a “protective” vigil at the campus Madjid and placed flowers at the entrance.

This article is republished under the Pacific Media Centre’s content partnership with Radio New Zealand. The photos are by the Pacific Media Centre.

Flowers for the victims of the Christchurch mosque attacks at the AUT Masjid today. Image: David Robie/PMC Vigil at the AUT Masjid today. Image: David Robie/PMC Flower power at the AUT Masjid on the city campus today. Image: David Robie/PMC

By RNZ

Thousands of people packed into Auckland’s Aotea Square today for a vigil to mark yesterday’s New Zealand terror attack in Christchurch.

Some held banners calling for love in the face of hatred, while others wept quietly as various speakers took to the stage.

One attendant, Muslim woman Monique Pearl Pritchard, said she was overwhelmed by the support her community had received from New Zealanders.

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She said seeing people from all walks of life descending on the vigil was “beautiful and heartwarming”.

Waitemata District Police Commander Naila Hassan echoed that.

Commander Hassan said she was incredibly proud to be an officer and a Muslim today.

“As a member of the Muslim community, I feel strong – I feel stronger than ever,” she said.

“Because these events will bring everyone in New Zealand together – it doesn’t matter what community you are from.”

Other vigils throughout the country were planned for later today.

Thousands gathered in Auckland’s Aotea Square for today’s vigil for the survivors and victims of the Christchurch mosque massacre. Image: David Robie/PMC “Stop Islamophobia, No to hate” placards. Image: David Robie/PMC No to racism banner. Image: David Robie/PMC “Standing beside our Muslim brothers and sisters”. Image: David Robie/PMC