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The Islamic call to Prayer

The Islamic call to Prayer, the Adhan, rang out across New Zealand on Friday afternoon as thousands gathered to honor the 50 people gunned down at two Mosque in Christchurch one week ago.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern led the estimated 5,000 people at the massive prayer service at Hagley Park in front of the Al Noor Mosque, where most of the victims died. New Zealanders across the small, broken-hearted nation paused when the Adhan played and observed two minutes of silence.

"New Zealand mourns with you. We are one," Ardern said in a short speech.