A ‘Commemorative Reflection’ ceremony in remembrance of the victims of the Christchurch mosque attacks and their families was held alongside the now fruit-bearing olive tree, planted a year ago to mark the day the attacks took place.
Glenn Mckay, our Tumu & Executive Director of Student Success, opened the event with his own remembrance karakia, while School of Applied Business staff member, Munawwar Naqvi, gave a reading from the Koran.
More readings, words and prayers celebrating diversity, unity, love and solidarity were offered by our Muslim Chaplain Sheik Rafat Najm, Chaplaincy and Multi-Faith Service Coordinator Ricky Waters, as well as staff and students present at the event. Sheikh Rafat Najm shared some words from the Prophet Muhammad – spread peace, reconnect and feed the hungry.
The special gathering closed with a two-minute silence and personal reflection time.
Thank you to Ricky Waters for co-ordinating this event and our speakers.
Pictured below: Our speakers: Ricky Waters – Multi-Faith Service Coordinator, Glenn Mckay – Tumu & Executive Director of Student Success, Sheik Rafat Najm – Muslim Chaplain and Munawwar Naqvi – Technology Centre Coordinator, School of Applied Business
