15 Mar 2021

Muslim community marks 2 years since mosque attacks

From Midday Report, 12:11 pm on 15 March 2021

Private prayer services are underway at the Linwood and Al-Noor mosques, as the muslim community marks two years since the March 15th mosque attacks.

Sheikh Gamal Fouda outside Al Noor mosque, Christchurch, March 2020

Sheikh Gamal Fouda outside Al Noor mosque, Christchurch, March 2020 Photo: Supplied

A public service commemorating the anniversary was held over the weekend.

But today is reserved for those immediately impacted by the massacres to remember the day in private.

The Imam at Al-Noor mosque, Gamal Fouda, survived the shooting in 2019.

He told Māni Dunlop that it is a day of immense sadness, but it's also something the community also draws strength from.