Two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand were a target of mass shootings on Friday afternoon. The mosques were full of worshippers attending prayers and approximately 49 people have been killed and 48 wounded.
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has described it as a terrorist attack and one of New Zealand’s “darkest days”. A gunman identifying himself as an Australian live-streamed the rampage at Al Noor mosque to Facebook. Facebook officials said that the platform had removed the suspect’s Facebook and Instagram accounts and was working to remove any copies of the footage.
What has happened in Christchurch is an extraordinary act of unprecedented violence. It has no place in New Zealand. Many of those affected will be members of our migrant communities – New Zealand is their home – they are us.
— Jacinda Ardern (@jacindaardern) March 15, 2019
The horrific attack has shaken the world and as soon as the news circulated, comments started pouring in from all quarters. Local and international celebrities have condemned the attack on social media. Pakistani celebrities from all walks of life also came forward and expressed their distress while sending prayers to those affected.
Prime Minister Imran Khan condemned the attack.
Shocked and strongly condemn the Christchurch, New Zealand, terrorist attack on mosques. This reaffirms what we have always maintained: that terrorism does not have a religion. Prayers go to the victims and their families.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 15, 2019
So deeply disturbing to read about the #Christchurch mosque attack! Prayers with the people of New Zealand and the grieving families.
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) March 15, 2019
Horrifying tragedy #Christchurch. I found NZ one of safest, most peaceful places, people are friendly. Spoke to Tamim big relief B'desh squad/staff is safe. World must together! stop hatred!Terrorism has no religion! Prayers for bereaved families. May Allah bless the departed.
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) March 15, 2019
Deepest condolence and prayers with the victims of the horrific mosque attacks in New Zealand. May Allah guide the misguided
— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) March 15, 2019
Heart goes out to all the victims and the families of #ChristchurchMosqueAttack , Terrorism has no religion.
— Feroze Khan (@ferozekhaan) March 15, 2019
Humanity
Humanity
Where art thou? #ChristchurchMosqueShooting#NewZealandTerrorAttack
Devastated with every update..— MAWRA HOCANE (Hussain) (@MawraHocane) March 15, 2019
Terrorism has no colour, no religion and no country. It is a growing disease spreading in the small minds of this planet and it is deadly. Terrorism is the terminal cancer of humanity!My heart is with the people of NZ,Australia & the whole Islamic community, May Peace be with you
— Shaniera Akram (@iamShaniera) March 15, 2019
So sad to hear of the #NewZealandMosqueAttack In #Christchurch
My prayers and thoughts are with the martyrs and their families.
Humanity is at a loss, it was a place of worship …
thank god the #BangladeshCricketTeam are safe.— Sarfaraz Ahmed (@SarfarazA_54) March 15, 2019
Shocked to see the visuals of shooting inside #Christchurch's Mosque. Are we not even safe inside places of worship now? I strongly condemn such acts of terror. Just glad the Bangladeshi cricketers are safe.#Christchurch #NewZealand
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) March 15, 2019
My heart goes out to the tragic loss of life today in New Zealand. May Allah grant those who lost their life shahadat. May HE grant Sabar to the families of the deceased and may HE give grant speedy recovery to the injured. Ameen #ChristchurchMosqueAttack
— Ali Rehman Khan (@alirehmankhan) March 15, 2019
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Dear Muslims of New Zealand!! We are with you against this terrorist attack at Christchurch Mosques. #TerroristAttack #ChristchurchMosqueAttack
— Imran Abbas (@ImranAbbas) March 15, 2019
Prayers and strength for the families who have been through such immense shock and tragedy. When will hate be eradicated? When will diversity be recognized as a strength and not a threat? When will the people of power stop riling up maniacs against certain groups? #Christchurch
— Sanam Saeed (@sanammodysaeed) March 16, 2019
Terrorism is not Muslim Hindu Christian Jew. It is not Black White Brown Yellow. Its not New Zealand Kashmir Pakistan India Palestine USA. Its ignorance, hate, racist, bigotry, manipulation.Its the new War! It needs weeding. Prayers love Peace. #terrorism #Christchurch #Peace
— Frieha Altaf (@FriehaAltaf) March 15, 2019
strongly condemned in the strongest terms the tragic terrorist attack in 2 Masadij in city of #Christchurch in New Zealand. condolences over loss of innocent lives …Terorist has no religion #TerroristAttack
— Faysal Quraishi (@faysalquraishi) March 15, 2019
The New Zealand attack is testament to the fact that TERRORISM & TERRORISTS have NO religion, NO race…and it yet again confirms that Muslims are the biggest victims of TERRORISM. #NZMosqueShooting #NewZealandShooting #ChristchurchMosque #NewZealandTerroristAttack
— Fakhr-e-Alam (@falamb3) March 15, 2019
Sending prayers for the swift recovery of those injured in the brutal terrorist attack in Christchurch, NZ. To the families and lives upturned by this tragedy.
To the lives lost in the name of Islamophobia.
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un.— Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) March 15, 2019
You’ve got to be kidding with this garbage, @DailyMailUK. I don’t expect Western rhetoric about Islam and the constant death and dehumanisation of Muslims to be sophisticated, compassionate or thoughtful but this is disgustingly insensitive and indecent. pic.twitter.com/WEp8XpCGyR
— fatima bhutto (@fbhutto) March 15, 2019
Thoughts and prayers for the victims of the #christchurchshootings and their families
— Ushna Shah (@ushnashah) March 16, 2019
