But horrified Kiwis have responded with outpourings of love, with many embracing their Muslim neighbours on Friday in moving scenes across the country. The country then fell silent for two minutes, with public gatherings in Auckland, Wellington and other cities. There has been an outpouring of grief in New Zealand in the week since the attack | AFPIn neighbouring Australia, people stopped in the streets and in shops to mark the moment. The Al Noor mosque remains closed as workers repair bullet-pocked walls and clean blood-spattered floors. But after Friday's prayers, the sombre mood outside lightened markedly as non-Muslims approached the mosque to lay flowers or embrace and take selfies with Muslims.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 22, 2019 03:33 UTC