New Zealand broadcast Muslim call to pray on TV, radio

By Recep Sakar</p> <p>MELBOURNE (AA) – New Zealand broadcast the Muslim call for prayer on national television and radio Friday as a sign of solidarity with that community after recent terror attacks in the country. </p> <p>Friday marked exactly one week since the attacks in which at least 50 Muslims were killed when a terrorist opened fire on worshipers during weekly Friday prayers at the Al Noor and Linwood mosques in Christchurch. </p> <p>Memorial services were held in all provinces of New Zealand and two minutes of silence were observed as a mark of respect for the victims.</p> <p>New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday encouraged women to wear headscarves when attending the two minutes of silence. </p> <p>Ardern joined thousands gathered in Christchurch for prayers outside Hagley mosque. </p> <p>&quot;New Zealand mourns with you, we are one,&quot; she said, according to TRT World. </p> <p>A New Zealander spearheaded an event Thursday to show solidarity with the victims. </p> <p>Raewyn Rasch started the Scarves in Solidarity campaign, encouraging women to wear a scarf around their heads to support Muslim women in Christchurch. </p> <p>International attention has been drawn to New Zealand since last week’s terror attacks, bringing the rising Islamophobia in Western countries to focus. </p> <p>The terrorist streamed the massacre for 17 minutes on his social media platform. </p> <p>Brenton Harrison Tarrant, a 28-year-old Australian, is charged with the massacre. </p> <p>