NEW ZEALAND stands in solidarity with the families of three Fijians who lost their lives during the Christchurch terror attack two years ago, says New Zealand’s deputy high commissioner to Fiji, Michelle Padmore.
She made this statement while speaking at the Meeraj-Un-Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam Jalsa at the Lautoka Jame Masjid yesterday on the eve of the second anniversary of the Christchurch attack in New Zealand.
“Two years from that horrific event, I would like to stand in solidarity with the fallen victims,” she said.
“The survivors of the attack and, in particular, Fiji’s own three sons, including Imam Hafiz Musa Patel.
“We are committed in ensuring that New Zealand is diverse, inclusive and safe and also committed to promoting the values of tolerance, of inclusion, of diversity and unity that Fiji and New Zealand both share.”
She said they shared the sorrows and grief of the atrocities that were committed on March 15 2019.
“Three Fijians were among the 51 innocent people who tragically lost their lives on that day.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of Imam Hafiz Musa Patel, Asraf Ali and Ashraf Ali.”
The late Imam Hafiz Musa Patel was also the chief priest at the Lautoka Jame Masjid for many years.
