New Zealanders of all religions are being encouraged to wear headscarves on Friday to show their support for the Muslim community. It aims to support and acknowledge the pain the Muslim community is suffering, and the grief New Zealanders share in the midst of tragedy. DAVID UNWIN/STUFF Zafereen Yunus from the Muslim community in Feilding, speaks to the crowd gathered on Monday. Representatives of the Muslim community have endorsed the idea and are deeply touched. Ashman is encouraging New Zealanders to wear a headscarf this Friday to show support and express grief for the New Zealand Muslim families.

Source: Stuff March 19, 2019 09:22 UTC