A big show of support for Thunder Bay’s Muslim community.
On Tuesday night, around 200 people gathered at a vigil for the victims of Sunday’s shooting at a Quebec City mosque.
6 men were killed in the attack.
Around 200 people gathered outside #TBay Masjid on Tues. to pray for the 6 men killed in the attack on a Quebec City mosque. pic.twitter.com/qcg7Cebr3G
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Imam Hikmatullah Sherzad says the huge turnout, including members of different faiths, shows how united Thunder Bay is and how the tragedy has brought the community closer together.
Imam Hikmatullah Sherzad addressing 100s gathered at the vigil for the victims of Sunday’s attack on a Quebec City mosque. #tbay pic.twitter.com/lkfqDlTaKq
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Imam Hikmatullah Sherzad addressing 100s gathered at the vigil for the victims of Sunday’s attack on a Quebec City mosque. #tbay pic.twitter.com/lkfqDlTaKq
Sherzad says the mosque is grateful for the solidarity it’s received since the news of the attack broke. He says they’ve been flooded with messages of support and condolences, adding that the community has shown members of the Muslim faith that they are sharing this grief. (Photos: Caroline Redston)
